Civil Procedure MBE resources now online
I want to thank so many of you for attending the Civil Procedure MBE review that I provided at St. Thomas Law last week. The videos from last week are now online at my YouTube channel at this playlist.
But as you know, it's not possible to cover everything in four hours. So I have put together an extensive set of Civ Pro MBE resources that includes not just the videos from last week, but also:
- Additional videos and screencasts that provide greater information on the topics covered last week.
- Additional videos on topics not covered last week.
- Many problem sets (with explanations), handouts, and flowcharts, on topics covered and topics not covered last week.
How to access Professor Nathenson's Civil Procedure MBE resources
There are numerous videos, problem sets, flowcharts, and handouts. You can access the main Civ Pro MBE resources page by clicking the button. You can also see a listing of topics below the line.
Overview of potential Civ Pro MBE topics
Civ Pro MBE overview
Overview of which Civil Procedure topics are most likely to be tested on the MBE
Professor Nathenson's MBE resources listed by topic
Here is a current listing of topics. For updates or changes, you should go directly to the main MBE Civil Procedure resources page. Keep in mind that even with the extensive resources provided below, I can't provide study materials on every conceivable Civ Pro issue that might arise on the bar exam. So be sure to use your bar study course, study hard, get lots of rest, and eat well!
Subject-matter jurisdiction
Videos, handouts, and problem sets (with explanations) on original, removal, and supplemental jurisdiction.
Personal jurisdiction
Videos, handouts, and problems (with explanations) on personal jurisdiction.
Due process, notice, and service
A short video on procedural due process, the Constitutional requirement of notice, and the rules governing service.
Venue, dismissal, transfer, and forum non conveniens
A problem set (with explanations) and a video on venue, dismissal, transfer, and forum non conveniens.
Pleadings
Several videos on pleadings addressing matters such as the the complaint, answer, plausibility, amendments, and relation-back.
Joinder
Several videos on joinder as well as a flowchart on Rule 19 and a chart on interpleader.
Discovery
A video on some of the basics of discovery, as well as links to study questions on discovery.
Erie Doctrine
A video on the Erie doctrine, the Rules Enabling Act, and related topics, a problem set (with explanations), and a number of handouts. Recently added: Erie/REA flowchart.
Motions, trials, and judgments
A video on Rule 12 and 56, and another video on voluntary dismissal, summary judgment, right to jury trial, judgment as a matter of law, motions for a new trial, and remittitur/additur. There are also a number of charts and handouts, and a problem set (with explanations) on Rules 50 and 59.
Claim & issue preclusion
A video on claim and issue preclusion (res judicata and collateral estoppel), problem sets (with explanations), and a number of handouts and charts.
Appeals
A problem set (with explanations) on appealability.
Extended review sessions for MBE and JD
MBE review videos, May 2015
Eight videos, including an overview of MBE topics and seven videos on different MBE subjects.
Extended review videos for JDs and Feb. 2015 MBE
A variety of extended review sessions for JD students as well as for the Feb. 2015 bar exam.
Updated June 4, 2015 (update links, add Erie flowchart, add overview page link)