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Becoming Counsel is a podcast to really just help me study. I plan on creating quick episodes to review key legal concepts so that I can review them on the fly. I didn’t pass the first time, so I hope that these episodes will help me stay immersed in the law and reinforce what I’m learning.
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July 18, 2026
<p>A single fact pattern, three major torts doctrines. This is exactly the kind of hypothetical you'll see on a 1L torts exam. In this episode, we break down a classic law school hypo: an amusement park accident involving an eight-year-old rider, two unsupervised kids, a broken safety bar, and a mother whose panic leads to tragedy.</p><p>Using the IRAC method, we work through all three claims a professor could pull from this one scenario:</p><ul><li><strong>False Imprisonment</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Negligence</strong></li><li><strong>Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Perfect for 1L students building exam-writing skills and sharpening torts issue-spotting before finals.</p>
July 12, 2026
<p>A supplier gets hit with a strike. A customer starts to panic. A phone call changes everything — but does it change it in time?</p><p>In this episode, we break down a bar-exam-style Contracts fact pattern the same way a top scorer would work through it on exam day: starting with the threshold question of whether a valid contract even exists, then moving into three of the most commonly tested UCC doctrines — demanding adequate assurances of performance (UCC § 2-609), anticipatory repudiation (UCC § 2-610), and retraction of repudiation (UCC § 2-611). We walk the full IRAC for each issue, flag the exact spot where bar takers lose points, and close with two habits that'll help your rule statements hold up under grading.</p><p>Whether you're studying for the MEE, brushing up on 1L Contracts, or just like watching a legal puzzle get solved piece by piece, this one's for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Want more? Grab <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Students-Guide-Contract-ebook/dp/B0H34SCRM7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZYMW42C2YLKD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aSvS3rpaSt7kXNrSEW95UTJRV9qmedI9Kanat-sZA0rGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.idHHcppFEaVHBwJHleIPL6O8MYmqcdewqwh9_LWyIA8&dib_tag=se&keywords=ibrahim+Chaudhry&qid=1783880889&sprefix=ibrahim+chaud%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-3" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Law Student's Guide to Contract Law </a>And T<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Students-Guide-School-Essays-ebook/dp/B0H59GDG3C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZYMW42C2YLKD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aSvS3rpaSt7kXNrSEW95UTJRV9qmedI9Kanat-sZA0rGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.idHHcppFEaVHBwJHleIPL6O8MYmqcdewqwh9_LWyIA8&dib_tag=se&keywords=ibrahim+Chaudhry&qid=1783880889&sprefix=ibrahim+chaud%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">he Law Student's Guide to Law School Essays</a></p><p><br /></p><p>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening to this episode does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.</p>
July 12, 2026
<p>In this episode, we walk through how to break down a contract law essay question the way a law student — and a bar grader — actually needs to. We take an original hypothetical built around a promise made after a rescue, and use it to unpack two classic contract theories: why past consideration can sink a contract formation argument, and why promissory estoppel often becomes the stronger path to recovery. Along the way, we cover the exact rule language, element-by-element analysis, and structure that separates a passing essay from a strong one.</p><p>Whether you're a 1L building your foundation in Contracts or a bar student sharpening your essay technique, this episode gives you a repeatable framework for spotting issues, stating rules precisely, and applying facts the way graders want to see.</p><p><br></p><p>Grab the books mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Students-Guide-School-Essays-ebook/dp/B0H59GDG3C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZYMW42C2YLKD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aSvS3rpaSt7kXNrSEW95UTJRV9qmedI9Kanat-sZA0rGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.idHHcppFEaVHBwJHleIPL6O8MYmqcdewqwh9_LWyIA8&dib_tag=se&keywords=ibrahim+Chaudhry&qid=1783880889&sprefix=ibrahim+chaud%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Law Student's Guide to Law School Essays</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Students-Guide-Contract-ebook/dp/B0H34SCRM7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZYMW42C2YLKD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aSvS3rpaSt7kXNrSEW95UTJRV9qmedI9Kanat-sZA0rGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.idHHcppFEaVHBwJHleIPL6O8MYmqcdewqwh9_LWyIA8&dib_tag=se&keywords=ibrahim+Chaudhry&qid=1783880889&sprefix=ibrahim+chaud%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Law Student's Guide to Contract Law</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Becoming Counsel for more breakdowns of law school and bar exam essay questions, one doctrine at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening to this episode does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.</p><p><br></p>
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Becoming Counsel is a podcast to really just help me study. I plan on creating quick episodes to review key legal concepts so that I can review them on the fly.
I didn’t pass the first time, so I hope that these episodes will help me stay immersed in the law and reinforce what I’m learning.
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