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Constitutional Law for the Illinois Bar Exam

Federal constitutional rights and powers

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What You'll Study in Constitutional Law

Due Process
Equal Protection
Congressional Power
Free Speech
Illinois Courts & Judicial Power
Elections & Voting Rights
State Legislative Process
Separation of Powers (Illinois)
State Constitutional Rights (Illinois)
State Finance & Tax (Illinois)
Due Process (Substantive)
State Constitutional Structure
Criminal Procedure (Illinois Constitution)
Search & Seizure (Illinois Constitution)
Civil Procedure (Illinois Constitution)
State Sovereign Immunity
Takings (Illinois Constitution)
Local Government (Home Rule)
Local Government (Illinois)
Religion (Illinois Constitution)
Limits on State Power (Illinois)
Equal Protection (Illinois Constitution)
Criminal Punishment (Illinois Constitution)
Remedies & Extraordinary Writs (Illinois)
Education (Illinois Constitution)
Religion & Education (Illinois)
Amendment & Revision (Illinois)
State Government (Illinois)
Elections & Redistricting (Illinois)
Justiciability (Illinois)
Administrative Law (Illinois Constitutional Limits)
Privacy (Illinois Constitution)

Sample Constitutional Law Questions

1How is procedural due process applied in Illinois?
2How is equal protection enforced in Illinois?
3How does the (Dormant) Commerce Clause limit Illinois laws regulating economic activity?

What You'll Master

Master justiciability requirements (standing, ripeness, mootness)
Learn federal legislative and executive powers
Memorize equal protection standards of review
Nail First Amendment speech and religion clauses
Understand due process (substantive and procedural)
60+
Flashcards
32
Topics
67%
Pass Rate
915+
Students

Constitutional Law for Illinois Bar Exam FAQ

What Constitutional Law topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover justiciability, federal powers (Commerce Clause, Spending Power), federalism, due process, equal protection, First Amendment (speech, religion), and state action doctrine.
How do flashcards help with Constitutional Law analysis?
Con Law requires applying the right standard of review to the right classification. Our flashcards drill these frameworks so you instinctively know when to apply strict scrutiny vs. rational basis.
Are First Amendment rules well covered?
Yes. We have extensive coverage of free speech (content-based vs. content-neutral, public forums, unprotected speech) and religion clauses (Free Exercise, Establishment).
How do I memorize all the different standards of review?
Our spaced repetition system prioritizes the standards you struggle with most. You'll repeatedly see strict scrutiny, intermediate scrutiny, and rational basis until they're automatic.

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