EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 9 MIN
107 Civil Procedures - Erie Doctrine
from 10-Minute Bar Prep · host BarPass
When a case is in federal court under diversity jurisdiction, which law applies — federal law or state law?In this episode, we break down the Erie Doctrine, one of the Civil Procedure topics on the bar exam.You’ll learn the step-by-step framework bar examiners expect you to apply, including:• When federal law controls• When federal courts must apply state substantive law• The outcome determinative test• The role of forum shopping and balance of interestsThis episode is designed to help you reinforce high-yield rules through repetition. Listen while driving, walking, or doing chores — and train your brain to recognize bar exam rule patterns faster.BarPass — helping you pass the Bar, one rule at a time.
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