Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers? Forum

(Study Tips, Dealing With Stress, Maintaining a Social Life, Financial Aid, Internships, Bar Exam, Careers in Law . . . )
Post Reply
User avatar
zeth006

Silver
Posts: 1167
Joined: Tue May 12, 2009 2:54 am

Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by zeth006 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:34 pm

Just like in subject line. Do professors normally require memorizing the serial numbers of procedure statutes? Example is 422.10-Allowable Pleadings.

User avatar
jp0094

Bronze
Posts: 121
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:21 pm

Re: Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by jp0094 » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:14 am

12b6

User avatar
MrKappus

Gold
Posts: 1685
Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:46 am

Re: Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by MrKappus » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:42 am

I got an A in Civ Pro and have no idea what you're talking about, so I imagine it depends on the school.

Dman

Bronze
Posts: 112
Joined: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:28 am

Re: Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by Dman » Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:42 am

I also did very well in Civ Pro and I have no clue what 422.10 is... Civ pro can vary a lot based on if you have 1 semester verse 2, content also varies by profs as well.

That being said, Knowing FRCP rule numbers and what they are associated with will likely help a significant amount. Meaning, Rule 4, 12, 13, etc.

vyelps

New
Posts: 100
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:15 pm

Re: Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by vyelps » Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:26 am

Def. try to memorize them. Most profs will let you bring in a copy of the FRCP which you can probably annotate to include any notes or cases. However, flipping through it on the final exam can be a HUGE time drain. Make sure you know what the rules are and when they apply and then look at the FRCP only if you need specific language. I made flashcards myself as the semester went along- not too detailed, just the rule on one side and two sentences about its application on the other. I think its better to make them yourself than buy commercial ones but that's just me.

User avatar
jne381

Platinum
Posts: 5902
Joined: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:38 pm

Re: Civ Pro - Need to memorize FRCP numbers?

Post by jne381 » Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:20 am

If you are doing all the work for the class, you will start to remember them without trying. In my Civ Pro class, we were allowed to have a copy of the FRCP in the exam, and our book, and our outline. :)

Want to continue reading?

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Absolutely FREE!


Post Reply

Return to “Forum for Law School Students”