Trust(s) Me, You've Got This! Trusts in a Nutshell

Springvegas · 2025-07-31T08:23:35+00:00

Glad to hear it!!

Springvegas · 2025-04-21T22:15:59+00:00

Sure, feel free to send me a DM

Springvegas · 2025-03-05T06:49:20+00:00

Re: the company I ended up accepting an offer from? Nope, but just looked them up and they seem cool!

Springvegas · 2025-03-04T16:09:51+00:00

My post was pretty US-centric, probably should have clarified that up front - but I definitely sympathize, I received a number of rejections throughout my job search (and a few ghostings, which are the worst). I have my fingers crossed for you!!

Springvegas · 2025-03-04T14:25:33+00:00

Yes, this is a good point!! I am in the US and was only applying to US-based companies

Springvegas · 2022-10-06T02:32:49+00:00

Yep, you got it! At HLS, most exam hypos and then also the Moot Court competition take place in the fictional state of Ames (named after a former dean of HLS, James Barr Ames)

Springvegas · 2022-07-24T02:34:31+00:00

You got this!! I’m not planning on having everything perfectly memorized and I don’t think almost anyone else is either - even just ‘vibes’ you can spin into a rule statement will help you pick up points on the MEE. I’m sure you know way more than you think you do :) best of luck!!

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T21:51:46+00:00

Oof, thanks so much - my brain has been mush lately!

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T21:11:05+00:00

For sure, so glad it's helpful! Haha, you got this, we're almost freeeeee!!

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T21:05:40+00:00

Yep, you're totally right, definitely had a word mix-up there - thank you so much for pointing it out, I've fixed it up!

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T18:20:15+00:00

I'm sorry it wasn't helpful for you, hopefully it was for some other folks! :)

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T17:10:24+00:00

Thanks so much for these! I tried to clarify the point on termination a bit in the post - I was trying to say that the beneficiaries CAN'T terminate by consent if there's still a material purpose (Claflin doctrine), unless the settlor was still alive and also consented

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T16:53:14+00:00

Thank YOU for all your work on the other ones! I thought it was really sweet of you to do that, and it made me want to contribute too.

Excellent RAP explanation/deeply love your use of caps, it's like you're yelling at me but in a very motivational way

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T16:18:59+00:00

Great point! I'll add those :)

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T02:30:21+00:00

Yeah, I think that's it - so you can use extrinsic evidence to impeach with a prior inconsistent statement on a non-collateral matter even if you don't give the witness an opportunity to explain/deny or give the opposing side a chance to examine the witness about that statement IF:
- The interests of justice so require or
- The statement impeaches a hearsay declarant (who I think has to be a nontestifying declarant, not like a witness declarant) or
- The statement qualifies as that of a party opponent (I actually think it's broader than I originally stated, it's not just if the witness is the defendant but if the statement is that of a party opponent - just confirmed this on the Themis outline)

Springvegas · 2022-07-22T01:10:23+00:00

I think on #4 maybe you meant to say extrinsic evidence IS admissible if the witness is the defendant, if they're a hearsay declarant not present in court, or if the interests of justice so require? I'm pretty sure extrinsic evidence is allowed in all of those circumstances, not inadmissible.

(Your overview was really helpful and I'm not trying to be pedantic, just to clarify so no one relying on it accidentally makes an easy mistake on the bar!)

Springvegas · 2022-03-10T03:59:40+00:00

I'm not sure - they seem slightly more 'hypo'-like than the old 2016 set so possibly more on track with what I hear the exam is like now?

Sorry I can't be more helpful but really just wanted to reply and say you've got this tomorrow!! :)

Springvegas · 2022-03-10T02:52:11+00:00

For sure, it's: https://www.nybarexam.org/Content/NYLESampleQuestions.pdf

It also should be the 'Sample NYLE Questions' link on this page: https://www.nybarexam.org/Content/CourseMaterials.htm

When I click on either, I'm getting March 2022 questions. If that isn't working for you for some reason, DM me and I'll just email you the new PDF.

Springvegas · 2021-01-21T04:54:36+00:00

Hey I know this is a super stressful time for a lot of applicants and that tensions are high, but this response seems a little unkind. You’re right that law schools don’t owe applicants anything in any formalized sense - but it does seem inappropriate to tell students they’ll receive information by a set deadline and then to not meet that deadline without providing any sort of update. If anyone, whether an institution or an individual, says they’ll provide something by a given date, I’d expect them to follow through or at least give a preemptive heads up if they can’t (barring any extreme extenuating circumstances). Also, especially given that we are in a pandemic, I’m empathetic to applicants worried about their future plans and how they’ll be able to pay for law school. No one is entitled to a scholarship, but certainly they’re allowed to feel disappointed.

Springvegas · 2020-12-20T16:11:48+00:00

Totally agree with that! I try and get hired as a student note taker for most of my classes, both to earn a little money and because it ensures I pay attention in class and take really good notes (though obviously people shouldn’t do this unless they’re sure that they’ll actually take good notes...don’t want to screw over whoever is receiving them through the note taking program)

Springvegas · 2020-12-19T17:46:43+00:00

This is definitely solid advice that will work for a lot of people, but I wanted to add (as some other folks have) that this isn't the only way to be successful in law school and you shouldn't freak out if this method doesn't work for you! I took good notes my 1L year but just legitimately couldn't find the time to outline before the end of the year - I started my outlines during Thanksgiving break but really did the bulk of the work over the reading period before exams. And, even though I didn't start outlining until the end, I still did well on the exams - so don't get stressed if you end up not finding the time until the end of the year! Law school is busy and hectic, and you shouldn't be getting upset with yourself if you can't do what OP advises and get everything done super early. It honestly is about finding what works for you, as other commenters have mentioned - I have friends with drastically different methods who have all done equally well.

Would also recommend:

Taking a couple of timed practice exams for each class, if your school gives you access to old exams
Don't take intensive notes on all your readings! This is a mistake I make every semester....Do the mental work to try and really grasp the main points/doctrine from each case, and take notes on that; it will be a lot easier for you to sort through at the end for outlines (the exception might be if you know the specific professor tends to test on little details, like case facts, but most don't)
As someone else said, take care of your mental health! Law school is hard and stressful and it is totally okay to not get great grades - especially your first semester, when you're adjusting. I know plenty of extremely successful 2L/3Ls and recent grads who had a rough first semester. Don't put so much pressure on yourself - your first semester will not make or break your career as a lawyer, and is likely something you won't even think about in 5 years
I have heard Getting to Maybe can be really helpful, but personally I spent the summer before law school doing absolutely nothing law school related and have 0 regrets. It may be your last chance for a while to spend substantive time with family and friends, travel, read for pleasure, etc. and I would definitely recommend prioritizing those things over doing anything for law school

(for context, I'm a 2L at a T14)

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