AK Bar case studies

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The Alaska Bar Examination is the licensing exam administered through the Alaska Bar Association's admissions process for candidates seeking admission to practice law in Alaska. The Alaska Bar Association describes itself as the entity that regulates the practice of law in the state, and Alaska's integrated bar statute requires every person licensed to practice law in Alaska to be a Bar member. The AK Bar case studies are 5 cases and about 3,740 words.

The Vanishing Consideration: Part-Payment and the Pre-Existing Duty Rule

Builder contracts with Owner to renovate a warehouse for 400,000, payable in four 100,000 progress installments. After the second installment, Builder reports that steel prices have spiked and demands 60,000 more to finish on schedule, warning that otherwise it will demobilize its crew.

578 words, about 3 min 2

Hearsay Within Hearsay: The Police Report and the Excited Utterance

Defendant is tried for armed robbery of a convenience store. The prosecution calls Officer Ruiz, who responded to a 911 call.

679 words, about 3 min 3

The MPT Memo: Advising on a Default Judgment and the Timing Trap

You are a junior associate at a firm representing Plaintiff, who sued Defendant for breach of a $75,000 supply contract in federal court (diversity). Plaintiff filed the complaint on March 1.

844 words, about 4 min 4

The MEE Essay: Intentional Torts and the Shopkeeper's Privilege

Store detective Dana observes Customer place a $40 item in her bag and walk toward the exit without paying. Dana, in plain clothes, approaches Customer just outside the store, grabs her arm firmly, and says, "You need to come back inside." Customer pulls away, and Dana, fearing Customer will run, places a hand on Customer's shoulder and guides her back into a back room.

869 words, about 4 min 5

The MPT Task: Statutory Interpretation in a Benefits Appeal

You are a staff attorney at a legal aid office. The hearing officer denied benefits, finding "insubordination" without further analysis.

770 words, about 4 min