In which the protagonists resort to bathroom humor to help them memorize the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Pardon us if you find this project stinky, but it’s really helping us learn things.
Rule 13 is all about counterclaim, so we chose to highlight this one by utilizing the oldest blame game in the world.
Odor in [...]

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The Rules are starting to get more complicated, so I had to get some help.

Today, Rob from Charlottesville calls me up to offer assistance with Rule 11. And you know I’ve got Rule 12 on lockdown. Defenses and objections are my forté!
Once again, if you’re watching these and you’re not a 1L law student, you [...]

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If you’re watching these and you’re not in law school, step away from your computer slowly.
Actually, you’re pretty smart to watch these things. I’m providing you with the cheapest law school experience in the country. Although, you pay for what you get.
Here’s Rules 8-10. It’s about to get interesting. Rule 12 is going to be [...]

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I’m still on pace to learn them all before my exam.
For your viewing pleasure… 
I’m assuming this is only mildly interesting for a grand total of 3 human beings in the entire world. It’s a bit of an experiment. It’s more for me than you, but you’re the one who keeps reading these words.
Let me know [...]

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I am possibly the biggest dork in the world. I’m okay with that.

I present you with a video I made in the beginning of my effort to learn all 86 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in time for my exam, which is in less than 25 days.

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 1-4 on Vimeo

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Back in the day, a sufficient Halloween costume consisted of a cardboard guitar, glitter galore, and some Sharpie sideburns (yeah, I was Elvis!). These days, you’ve got to step your game up.

Last year, I rocked a Fortune Cookie costume, writing fortunes on the fly for people who gave me hugs. If I liked them, I’d [...]

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I’m the new webmaster for the William & Mary chapter of the American Constitution Society. *Pause for applause* Want to see the new website and blog? Good. Cool. Check it out here.
Want to see something that I wrote about the road trip I took this summer? Good. Cool. Check it out on the Georgetown Public [...]

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School Dance
Originally uploaded by themarkpike.

I love slow jams like I love this photo.
Top Three Favorite Songs From School Dance Last Night

Justin Timberlake- My Love
Mr. C- The Cha Cha Slide
R. Kelly- Bump n’ Grind

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My friends who are curious about what happens in law school classes, I present thee with the following excerpt from a class on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure:
It is difficult to imagine that the Barbie doll, so perfect in her sculpture and presentation, and so comfortable in every setting, from “California girl” to “Chief [...]

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Colonial Awesomeness
Originally uploaded by themarkpike.

Just kickin’ it old skool in Colonial Williamsburg.
The William & Mary campus is surrounded by historical reenactors going about their business in costume. I’m still not used to it and often think I’ve hit my head or been transported to the 18th Century.
On this particular evening, these four folks walked in [...]

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