Civil Procedure

The Multistate Bar Exam consists of 36 units, each containing a number of topics within them. We encourage you to study each topic in any order, although we do recommend you finish the unit before you move onto other units.

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Overview

Start here with an in-depth video overview of the Civil Procedure module.

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Jurisdiction & Venue

Covers rules on where a lawsuit can be filed and which court has authority to hear the case.

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Law Applied by Federal Courts

Discusses how federal courts determine which laws (federal or state) apply in cases.

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Pretrial Procedures

Explores the steps before a trial, including discovery, pleadings, and motions to resolve issues early.

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Jury Trials

Focuses on the right to a trial by jury and the procedures that govern jury selection and deliberation.

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Motions

Examines the different types of formal requests made to a court before, during, or after a trial.

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Verdicts & Judgments

Covers how courts or juries reach verdicts and how judgments are entered based on those decisions.

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Appealability & Review

Looks at the process of appealing a court decision and the standards appellate courts use to review cases.

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Module Test

Test your knowledge of the Civil Procedure module with a short quiz.

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