Quick Tips Archives

Con Law Quick Tip: State Immunity under the 11th Amendment

Do you know the constitutional amendment that prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states?

Real Property Quick Tip: A Reminder on Remainders

A remainder can either be vested or contingent. Use this tip to distinguish between the vested and contingent remainder.

Battle of the Forms: Can an Acceptance Revise or Add Terms?

We all know that an agreement is formed when an offer is completely accepted by another. Can an acceptance revise or add terms? Use this tip to answer MBE practice questions in the UWorld MBE QBank.

Real Property Quick Tip: How to Distribute Foreclosure Sale Proceeds

When property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the proceeds from that sale are distributed in a certain order of priority. Use this tip when answering MBE questions.

Evidence Quick Tip: How to Spot and Analyze Hearsay

Few evidence topics trouble students as much as hearsay.Follow these simple steps to identify and analyze any hearsay problem.

Civ Pro Quick Tip: Going Through the Motions

Motions make up roughly 20% of the civil procedure questions tested on the MBE®, so it’s important to know when and how to file motions.

Contracts Quick Tip: Damages for Breach of Contract

Contracts questions on the MBE® fall into one of three categories: formation, breach, or remedies. Use this tip to answer MBE questions on breach of contract.