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MBE Evidence: Privileges Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Evidence: Privileges, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:17 -- Does the Federal Rules of Evidence have rules on privilege?
0:57 -- What are the basic testimonial privileges?
3:23 -- Who does attorney-client privilege apply to?
3:46 -- In a corporation, who is protected by attorney-client privilege?

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MBE Evidence: Presentation of Evidence Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Evidence: Presentation of Evidence, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:17 -- The Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) apply to what type of proceedings?
0:33 -- Do common law rules of evidence apply on the MBE?
0:50 -- When do the Federal Rules of Evidence not apply?
1:43 -- In regards to evidence, what does the judge decide?

These podcasts are perfect for "passive studying" while you're exercising, cooking, cleaning, commuting, or otherwise unable to focus on the Brainscape app itself.

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MBE Evidence: Hearsay Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Evidence: Hearsay, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:35 -- Who qualifies as a declarant for hearsay?
0:53 -- What is considered a statement for hearsay purposes?
2:18 -- Are statements by an opposing party admissible as nonhearsay?
4:11 -- What is an adoptive admission?

These podcast are perfect for "passive studying" while you're exercising, cooking, cleaning, commuting, or otherwise unable to focus on the Brainscape app itself.

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MBE Evidence: Authentication Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Evidence: Authentication, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:50 -- What is "authentication" of evidence?
1:17 -- When is authentication not necessary?
3:16 -- How can a physical object be authenticated?
3:56 -- What is authentication by chain of custody?

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MBE Civil Procedure: Pretrial Adjudication Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Pretrial Adjudication, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:39 -- When may P voluntarily dismiss an action without a court order?
2:47 -- What is involuntary dismissal under Rule 41(b)?
3:27 -- What is a default under Rule 55(a)?
4:14 -- Difference between a default and a default judgment?

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MBE Civil Procedure: Pleadings & Parties Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Pleadings & Parties, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:18 -- What is a complaint and what must it contain?
1:38 -- What must an answer contain?
3:26 -- What is a 12(b)(6) motion and what is the deadline for filing?
3:57 -- What is a 12(c) motion and the deadline for filing?

These podcasts are perfect for "passive studying" while you're exercising, cooking, cleaning, commuting, or otherwise unable to focus on the Brainscape app itself.

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MBE Civil Procedure: Jury Trials Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Jury Trials, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:18 -- When does a party have a right to a jury trial?
0:44 -- If both legal and equitable relief is sought, does the right to a jury exist?
1:03 -- How can a party demand a jury trial?
2:44 -- Do jury verdicts need to be unanimous?

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MBE Civil Procedure: Jurisdiction & Venue Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Jurisdiction & Venue, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.
For example:
0:18 -- Define subject matter jurisdiction (SMJ) </p>
1:36 -- What is the well-pleaded complaint rule? 3:29 -- Where is a corporation's principal place of business? 4:24 -- An unincorporated association is a citizen of which state?

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MBE Civil Procedure: Erie & Injunctions Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Erie & Injunctions, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:18 -- What is the Erie doctrine?
0:58 -- What's the difference between procedural and substantive law?
2:09 -- For Erie analysis, if the law is something in the middle, how do you determine which law to apply?
3:40 -- As a general rule, are choice of law rules substantive or procedural?

These podcasts are perfect for "passive studying" while you're exercising, cooking, cleaning, commuting, or otherwise unable to focus on the Brainscape app itself.

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MBE Civil Procedure: Discovery Mar 26, 2020

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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Civil Procedure: Discovery, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam.

For example:

0:18 -- What is discovery and what are the two main categories?
2:40 -- When is information considered relevant for discovery purposes?
3:00 -- What is a Rule 26(f) conference?
3:37 -- What is the deadline to hold a Rule 26(f) conference?

These podcasts are perfect for "passive studying" while you're exercising, cooking, cleaning, commuting, or otherwise unable to focus on the Brainscape app itself.

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