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Constitutional Law for the New York Bar Exam
Federal constitutional rights and powers
74+ Cards21 Topics63% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Constitutional Law
State Action
Congressional Power
Federalism
Executive Power
Separation of Powers
Due Process
Equal Protection
Religion
Free Speech
Takings
Economic Liberty
Fundamental Rights
NY Constitution
Justiciability
Constitutional Litigation
Federal Courts
NY Practice & Remedies
Voting & Elections
Individual Rights
Criminal Procedure (Con Law)
Limits on Government Power
Sample Constitutional Law Questions
1(NY/Bar) What is the “state action” requirement for claiming a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment (and for a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim) in New York?
2What is the Commerce Clause power?
3What is the dormant Commerce Clause?
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)
74+
Flashcards
21
Topics
63%
Pass Rate
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Students
Constitutional Law for New York 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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