IL Bar Exam · Criminal Law
Criminal Law for the Illinois Bar Exam
Substantive criminal law and procedure
105+ Cards29 Topics67% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Criminal Law
Homicide
Defenses
Property Crimes
Assault and Battery
Sex Offenses
Offenses Against Persons
Drug Offenses
Traffic Offenses
Fraud Offenses
Domestic Violence
Obstruction Offenses
Inchoate Crimes
Accomplice Liability
Weapons Offenses
Public Order Offenses
Elder Abuse
Offenses Against Minors
Mandatory Reporting
Bail Offenses
Escape Offenses
Public Corruption
Privacy Offenses
Cyber Crimes
Hate Crimes
Financial Crimes
Gambling Offenses
Vice Offenses
Human Trafficking
Mental Illness
Sample Criminal Law Questions
1What are the elements of first degree murder in Illinois (and what is second degree murder)?
2What constitutes self-defense under Illinois criminal law?
3What constitutes burglary under Illinois law?
What You'll Master
Master homicide distinctions (murder degrees, manslaughter)
Learn mens rea requirements for each crime
Memorize theft crimes and their elements
Understand defenses (justification, excuse, mitigation)
Nail inchoate offenses and accomplice liability
105+
Flashcards
29
Topics
67%
Pass Rate
909+
Students
Criminal Law for Illinois Bar Exam FAQ
What Criminal Law topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover homicide (all degrees), assault, battery, theft crimes (larceny, robbery, burglary, etc.), sex offenses, defenses, inchoate crimes, and accomplice liability.
How do flashcards help distinguish similar crimes?
Criminal Law has many overlapping crimes. Our flashcards emphasize the distinguishing elements—like the difference between larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses.
Are defenses thoroughly covered?
Yes. We cover self-defense, defense of others, necessity, duress, intoxication, insanity (all tests), and other defenses with their specific requirements.
Do you cover both common law and MPC approaches?
Yes. Where relevant, our flashcards note both common law and Model Penal Code approaches, especially for homicide and mens rea.
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