NY Bar Exam · Federal Civil Procedure
Federal Civil Procedure for the New York Bar Exam
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and federal court processes
66+ Cards18 Topics63% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Federal Civil Procedure
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Personal Jurisdiction
Removal & Remand
Venue & Transfer
Erie Doctrine
Preclusion
Pleadings & Rule 12
Pleadings & Amendments
Discovery
Summary Judgment
Class Actions
Joinder & Intervention
Joinder & Counterclaims
Joinder & Third-Party Practice
Joinder
Joinder & Interpleader
Appeals
Multidistrict Litigation & Transfer
Sample Federal Civil Procedure Questions
1What are the basic requirements for diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)?
2How is citizenship determined for an individual for diversity jurisdiction purposes?
3How is citizenship determined for a corporation under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(c)(1)?
What You'll Master
Master federal subject matter jurisdiction (diversity, federal question)
Learn removal and remand procedures under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441-1447
Memorize key FRCP deadlines for pleadings, motions, and discovery
Understand the Erie doctrine and federal-state choice of law
Nail class action requirements under Rule 23
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Federal Civil Procedure for New York Bar Exam FAQ
What Federal Civil Procedure topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover federal subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction in federal courts, removal, venue, Erie doctrine, pleading standards (Twombly/Iqbal), FRCP discovery rules, summary judgment, class actions, and appellate procedure.
How does Federal Civil Procedure differ from state civil procedure?
Federal courts operate under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and have unique jurisdictional requirements (Article III standing, diversity and federal question jurisdiction). Our flashcards highlight these federal-specific rules.
Is the Erie doctrine thoroughly covered?
Yes. We cover the Erie Railroad decision, the outcome-determinative test, the Byrd balancing test, the Hanna analysis for FRCP rules, and how federal courts determine whether to apply state or federal law.
Are recent Supreme Court procedural decisions included?
Yes. Our flashcards incorporate landmark decisions like Twombly, Iqbal, and other key rulings that shape modern federal civil procedure practice.
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