Lawdibles

The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is UCC § 2-601, which is popularly known as the Perfect Tender Rule. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recite the Perfect Tender Rule. 2. Apply the Perfect Render Rule in light of its limitations and exceptions. Visit […]

The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is how a seller can exercise the right of reclamation and what its limitations are. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Enumerate the conditions that a seller must satisfy in order to exercise the right of reclamation. 2. […]

The topic of this podcast is the identification of the elements of a claim for breach of contract and the primary sources of contract law. It has been updated and rerecorded to incorporate the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses the benefits of using the IRAC structure (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) when outlining your answer to a law school exam essay. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recall the IRAC method for organizing essay exam answers. 2. Recognize some of the […]

Everyone has heard the rumors about law school. Do your first semester grades determine the job you will get after law school? Do you really not have any time to eat, shower, or see friends? In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals take on a series of law school myths. Learning Outcomes On completion of […]

In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations in law school, and provide guidance on how to do so. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize what sets law school apart from undergrad. 2. Recognize why it is important to set […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides 10 practical tips and best practices, along with common mistakes you can avoid, for law school essay exam writing. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Formulate essay exam answers that are more complete, organized, and engaging. 2. Apply simple techniques to […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two of the elements needed to attach a security interest to collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: value given and a debtor’s rights in the collateral. The security agreement requirement is the subject of a separate podcast. Learning Outcomes On completion of the […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two Article 9 issues: (i) when does a person have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest even though they have voidable title and (ii) when does the debtor have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest under the entrustment doctrine. Learning […]

This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses why outlining in law school should really be called synthesizing, and gives tips to help you outline (or synthesize!) more effectively. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Explain how outlining in law school is actually the process of synthesizing. 2. […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin will focus on certain sale transactions that might not satisfy § 9-203’s elements for attaching a security interest but nevertheless fall within the definition of a security interest. These transactions create a security interest due to the form of the transaction, in this case sales of accounts, chattel […]

This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses the importance of collegiality and professionalism in law school and in practice, and gives concrete tips on how to practice being more professional, cooperative, and respectful in your everyday interactions. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize the importance of […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses early warning signs that a law student may be struggling, and gives advice on how to effectively overcome these struggles. The podcast addresses students who may be experiencing difficulty understanding the material as well as students who are having a hard time keeping up with the volume of work. […]

In this podcast, Melissa Hale, academic support professional and fellow first-generation student, speaks with two of her students about what it’s like to be a first-generation student in law school. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recall advice about how to tackle law school as a first-generation […]

This is the final episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we have been highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the The Bar is Over section, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the The Bar is Over section, the […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Exam Day section, the chapter Exam […]

This podcast by Professor Steven Foster begins by explaining the differences between exams in undergrad and law school. It then introduces the three types of law school exams: multiple choice, short answer and the long essay. Each type of exam is discussed and the student is provided with tips to achieve the maximum number of […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Study Period section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This podcast by Professor Laura Mott discusses methods to use to make you more comfortable with class participation, including case briefing templates. The podcast will provide you with the opportunity to do a freewriting exercise, explore some research in the field, and learn a few tips on how to hone your approach to speaking out […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the For Your Loved Ones section, this […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the For Your Loved Ones section, this […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter, […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter, […]

Law school is a vastly different experience from undergraduate work. In this podcast, four academic support professionals – Melissa Hale, Steven Foster, Nicole Lefton, and Laura Mott – reflect on what came as a surprise to them when they entered law school, and share things they wish they would have known then. Learning Outcomes On completion […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides critical information that you should consider before you begin to study for the bar exam. There is a lot to think about even before you start your bar review, whether that’s meeting deadlines or preparing for hurdles. This podcast offers tips and considerations to help you navigate the process […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the During Law School section, this chapter, […]

In this podcast, four academic support professionals – Nicole Lefton, Steven Foster, Melissa Hale, and Laura Mott – provide strategies for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while in law school. The pandemic introduced even greater uncertainty into an already stressful environment. This podcast provides tools to succeed at law school during these […]

This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Introduction section, this chapter is A […]

Introducing the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we will be highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. To start us off, from the Introduction section, the chapter Preface provides a quick introduction to the Guide […]

This podcast by Professor Steven Foster discusses tips to help you remember more information and to perform better on law school exams. Three learning strategies are explained: spaced repetition, the testing effect, and cognitive schema. Briefly defined, spaced repetition incorporates periodic studying throughout the semester. The testing effect can be more challenging and is exactly […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin examines when agreements are enforceable as contracts because they are supported by consideration. The podcast looks at common descriptions of consideration, including benefit-detriment and “bargained-for exchange.” It also considers traditional issues of consideration and common disputes involving unequal bargains, nominal or sham consideration, and past consideration. The podcast […]

The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is a basic overview of when warranties are given for the sales of goods under Article 2 of the UCC. An additional podcast will discuss how warranties can be disclaimed or limited. The primary issue in warranty law is what is the level of quality […]

The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is the Parol Evidence Rule. In general, there is no probem with oral agreements. There are a few exceptions where the agreement has to be evidenced by a writing to satisfy the Statute of Frauds, but by and large oral agreements are perfectly valid. The Parol […]