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 […]
Types of Law School Exams: Discussions in Law School Success
May 13th, 2022 · Comments Off on Types of Law School Exams: Discussions in Law School Success · Lawdibles Audio, Success in Law School
Class Participation Tips: Discussions in Law School Success
April 29th, 2022 · Comments Off on Class Participation Tips: Discussions in Law School Success · Lawdibles Audio, Success in Law School
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 […]
Learning Tips and Retention: Discussions in Law School Success
March 22nd, 2022 · Comments Off on Learning Tips and Retention: Discussions in Law School Success · Lawdibles Audio, Success in Law School
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 […]
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The Basics of Consideration and the Bargain Theory: Discussions in Contracts
November 23rd, 2020 · Comments Off on The Basics of Consideration and the Bargain Theory: Discussions in Contracts · Contracts
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 […]
Tags:bargained-for·Basatkis·benefit-detriment·consideration·Contracts·Hamer·past consideration·Schnell·sham consideration
Warranties: Discussions in Contracts
March 8th, 2018 · Comments Off on Warranties: Discussions in Contracts · All Posts, Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
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 […]
Tags:1L·2-312·2-313·2-314·2-315·Article 2·Contracts·Express·Fitness·Implied·merchantability·Particular Purposes·Warranties
Parol Evidence Rule: Discussions in Contracts
March 8th, 2018 · Comments Off on Parol Evidence Rule: Discussions in Contracts · All Posts, Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
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 […]
Tags:1L·Contracts·Full Integration·Oral Agreements·Parol Evidence·Partial Integration
U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 1 – Formation of the Contract: Discussions in Contracts
February 23rd, 2018 · Comments Off on U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 1 – Formation of the Contract: Discussions in Contracts · Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is formation of the contract under U.C.C. § 2-207. This is the first in a series of three podcasts covering the Battle of the Forms. The second podcast covers Finding the Terms of the Contract. The third covers Written Confirmations. It is best to listen […]
Tags:1L·2-207·acceptance·conditional·contract by conduct·Contracts·essential terms·form contracts·formation·last shot·law school·mirror image
U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 2 – Finding the Terms of the Contract: Discussions in Contracts
February 23rd, 2018 · Comments Off on U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 2 – Finding the Terms of the Contract: Discussions in Contracts · All Posts, Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is U.C.C. § 2-207 Finding the Terms of the Contract. This podcast is the second in a series of three podcasts about § 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code, a section often referred to as the Battle of the Forms. The first podcast covered Formation […]
Tags:1L·Battle of the Forms·Contracts·form contracts·Terms·UCC
U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 3 – Written Confirmations: Discussions in Contracts
February 23rd, 2018 · Comments Off on U.C.C. § 2-207: Part 3 – Written Confirmations: Discussions in Contracts · Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is written confirmations under § 2-207 of the U.C.C., a section often referred to as the Battle of the Forms. This is the third in a series of podcasts about § 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The first podcast covered Formation of the Contract. […]
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Federal Jurisdiction: Discussions in Contracts
February 13th, 2018 · Comments Off on Federal Jurisdiction: Discussions in Contracts · Contracts, Lawdibles Audio
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is federal jurisdiction in contracts cases, specifically how the case got to federal court, and what law the federal court will look to in deciding the case. At the conclusion of this podcast you should be able to (1) determine how that a federal court […]
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