Contracts Midterm Study Guide

Battle of the Forums and the UCC 2-207

Emily and David break down the complexities of contract formation when parties exchange conflicting forms, exploring the critical differences between the common law approach and the UCC § 2-207. With practical scenarios and landmark cases, this episode makes sense of the notorious 'battle of the forms' for 1Ls preparing for midterms.

Irrevocable Offers and the Mailbox Rule

Emily and David break down irrevocable offers, exploring option and conditional contracts, unilateral contracts, promissory estoppel, and the mailbox rule. Using practical examples and real classroom hypotheticals, they demystify these core contract concepts for 1L students. Expect clear explanations and a dash of law school humor.

Understanding Irrevocable Offers in Contracts

This episode explores the principles that make certain contract offers irrevocable, focusing on the UCC Merchant’s Firm Offer, option contracts, and real-life hypotheticals. Emily and David break down key elements, rules, and examples to help 1L students ace their midterms.

Navigating the Mailbox Rule in Contract Law

Emily and David break down the essentials of the Mailbox Rule, its key legal provisions, and exceptions. Through real-world examples and teaching moments, they clarify how contract acceptances are timed and when exceptions apply. This episode is tailored to help law students confidently master this cornerstone doctrine before exams.

Demystifying Contract Acceptance

We break down the rules of contract acceptance, from bilateral and unilateral agreements to the subtleties of the mirror image rule and counteroffers. Using concrete examples and memorable cases, Emily and David unpack how classic doctrines play out in practice.

Termination of Offers in Contracts

Explore the key ways offers can end in contract law, from lapse of time to revocation and death. Emily and David break down classic scenarios, share memorable anecdotes, and offer clear examples to help you master this 1L topic.

Breaking Down Contract Offers

Emily and David unpack everything 1Ls need to master about offers, from common law versus UCC distinctions to how jokes and bluffs play out on exams. They discuss key elements, professor tips, and real-world examples to elevate your midterm prep.

Mastering Contract Formation

Emily and David break down the essentials of contract formation, exploring mutual assent, what makes an offer, and the significance of key case law. With clear explanations and real case examples, this episode gets you ready for your contracts midterm.

Untangling Contract Law for Midterms

Emily and David break down the foundations of governing law in contracts, clarify the Common Law versus UCC Article 2, and help you master the hybrid tests. This episode gives law students practical ways to tackle the 'governing law' question with clear examples and expert tips.