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Post by William Pope on Dec 6, 2005 19:59:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the Bar for the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The Mission of the American Bar Association is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law.
In order to argue a case before the Supreme Court, counselors are required to submit answers to the bar examination found below in this thread. The examination and submission instructions can be found below.
A roster of all attorney's admitted before the bar is available below.
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Post by William Pope on Dec 13, 2005 18:51:38 GMT -5
Supreme Court Bar Examination
Below is the core competency examination for admittance to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The exam consists of 10 questions, and you must correctly answer 8 questions to pass the examination. Half of the examination is multiple choice, and the other half is essay. Essay reponses should be 50-100 words, although if you write more you will not be docked, but you should not feel olbigated to write long dissertations on each subject.
In order to submit the examination, cut and paste your responses and send them via Private Message to William Pope.
The Examination Begins Here... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) After a Petition for Writ of Certiorari has been filed, how long does respondent have to file a brief in opposition?
(a) 2 weeks (b) 24 hours (c) 2 days (d) 3 days
2) Which of the following is not required to be included in a Petition for Writ of Certiorari?
(a) A direct and concise argument amplifying the reasons relied on for allowance of the writ. (b) The questions presented for review. (c) Presenting any arguments for denying the petition to show you have researched the case fully. (d)A concise statement of the case setting out the facts material to consideration of the questions presented
3) Which is the proper way of citing the a case in a brief?
a) Roe v. Wade b) Roe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973) c) Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court, decided in 1973 d) none of these are correct
4) How long after Petitioner's brief on the merits have been filed, does Respondent have to file his/her brief on the merits?
a) 3 Days b) 24 hours c) 5 days d) Unlimited time to file
5) True or false, Breifs for Amicus Curaie can only be filed within the time lines that the Petitioner or Respondent has to file briefs?
(a) True (b) False
6) The Supreme Court has three levels of judicial review. List all three, and breifly explain what they are.
7) Explain what "standing" means in context to filing a case with a court.
8) Please list the time lines (specifically the deadlines) from the time that a Writ of Certiorai is granted, until Oral Arguments.
9) Explain the difference between the burden of proof in a civil case and in a criminal case.
10) Pick one case from the history of the Supreme Court that you feel has had the most significant bearing on our legal system. Providing a citation to that case, explain why.
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Post by William Pope on Dec 13, 2005 18:53:20 GMT -5
Roster of All Personnel Admitted Before the Bar of this court:
William Pope - Honorary Alexander Shackleton - Active
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