CIVIL LITIGATION:

1.What do we mean by the term "relevant evidence"? 2.There are several exceptions to the hearsay rule. Identify at least three exceptions, and give an example of each. 3.Why are communications between a lawyer and the client subject to the attorney-client privilege? 4.What does "judicial notice" mean? Can you give an example of a fact that the court may be able to take judicial notice of?

CONSTITUTIONA LAW: Answer the following questions

1. Does having a lawyer present during a trial ensure fairness?

2. Why would people want to represent themselves in court pro se? Would you think more or less of those representing themselves? Why?

3. Define deliberately elicit. When does that standard come into play?

4. When has the line been crossed between a public trial at which the media are present and a "trial by the media"? Could this problem ever justify barring the media from attending trials? Does the media ever have that much influence on the public or jurors?

5. Why would someone choose to be a defense attorney? A prosecutor