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Lawdibles episodes

  • The Perfect Tender Rule Podcast: Discussions in Sales

    The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is UCC § 2-601, which is popularly known as the Perfect Tender Rule.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Recite the Perfect Tender Rule.
    2. Apply the Perfect Render Rule in light of its limitations and exceptions.

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    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/07/SAL12P-PerfectTenderRule.mp3

    8 min
  • Right of Reclamation Podcast: Discussions in Sales

    The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is how a seller can exercise the right of reclamation and what its limitations are.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Enumerate the conditions that a seller must satisfy in order to exercise the right of reclamation.
    2. Explain how other parties may have priority over the seller who exercises the right of reclamation.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons and podcasts.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/07/SAL11P-RightofReclamation.mp3

    7 min
  • Updated and Re-Released: Overview and Sources of Contract Law Podcast

    The topic of this podcast is the identification of the elements of a claim for breach of contract and the primary sources of contract law. It has been updated and rerecorded to incorporate the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Explain the basic issues involved in a contract claim.
    2. Identify the primary sources of contract law: the common law and the UCC.
    3. Determine whether the applicable law is the common law or the UCC when faced with a contract law issue.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons and podcasts.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/05/CON60P-OverviewandSources-Revised2025-1.mp3

    Original podcast written and recorded by Jennifer S. Martin; updated and re-recorded by Scott J. Burnham to reflect the 2022 Amendments to the UCC.

    13 min
  • IRAC: There Is No Better Way! Discussions in Law School Success

    This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses the benefits of using the IRAC structure (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) when outlining your answer to a law school exam essay.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Recall the IRAC method for organizing essay exam answers.
    2. Recognize some of the other essay organization methods.
    3. Describe how the basic IRAC structure serves as the foundation for a good legal analysis.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2023/01/LSS57P-IRAC.mp3

    9 min
  • Law School Myths: Discussions in Law School Success

    Everyone has heard the rumors about law school. Do your first semester grades determine the job you will get after law school? Do you really not have any time to eat, shower, or see friends? In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals take on a series of law school myths.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Distinguish fact from fiction regarding a number of statements about law school.
    2. Manage expectations and plan accordingly in light of more realistic obligations and success strategies.

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    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/12/LSS55P-Law-School-Myths.mp3

    16 min
  • Setting Realistic Expectations in Law School: Discussions in Law School Success

    In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations in law school, and provide guidance on how to do so.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Recognize what sets law school apart from undergrad.
    2. Recognize why it is important to set realistic expectations in law school.
    3. Employ techniques and develop mindsets that help you set realistic expectations.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/12/LSS56P-Setting-Realistic-Expectations.mp3

    21 min
  • 10 Tips for Essay Exam Writing: Discussions in Law School Success

    This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides 10 practical tips and best practices, along with common mistakes you can avoid, for law school essay exam writing.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Formulate essay exam answers that are more complete, organized, and engaging.
    2. Apply simple techniques to maximize points on an essay exam.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/11/LSS54P-10-Tips-for-Essay-Exam-Writing.mp3

    9 min
  • Value and Rights in the Collateral: Discussions in Secured Transactions

    This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two of the elements needed to attach a security interest to collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: value given and a debtor’s rights in the collateral. The security agreement requirement is the subject of a separate podcast.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Recall the definition of a security interest as provided in U.C.C. § 1-201(35).
    2. Identify two of the key elements of attachment of a security interest: (i) value given; and (ii) the debtor having rights to the collateral, per U.C.C. § 9-203.
    3. Describe the various ways one can satisfy the value requirement as provided in U.C.C. § 1-204.
    4. Describe the various ways in which the debtor can have rights to the collateral.

    A transcript of this podcast is here. 

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/10/CT11_10P-Value-and-Rights-in-the-Collateral.mp3

    13 min
  • Power to Transfer Rights and Entrustment Under § 2-403: Discussions in Secured Transactions

    This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two Article 9 issues: (i) when does a person have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest even though they have voidable title and (ii) when does the debtor have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest under the entrustment doctrine.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Describe and apply how § 2-403 recognizes rights to collateral sufficient for the creation of a security interest.
    2. Identify when § 2-403(1) permits a party with voidable title to transfer rights to a good faith purchaser for value (including a secured party).
    3. Explain how the entrustment rule of § 2-403(2) sometimes permits a merchant dealing in goods of the kind to transfer good title to goods entrusted to them to a buyer in ordinary course of business.

    A transcript of this podcast is here. 

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/10/CT23P-Power-to-Transfer-Rights-and-Entrustment.mp3

    12 min
  • Why Outlining Should Be Called Synthesizing: Discussions in Law School Success

    This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses why outlining in law school should really be called synthesizing, and gives tips to help you outline (or synthesize!) more effectively.

    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
    1. Explain how outlining in law school is actually the process of synthesizing.
    2. Recognize the various ways one can build an outline in law school, taking into account personal learning style and class subject.
    3. Assess which types of outlines work best for your own personal organization and retrieval of information.

    Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.

    A transcript of this podcast is here.

    http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/09/LSS53P-Outlining-Synthesizing.mp3

    13 min

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