Contracts is one of the most heavily tested subjects on the bar exam — and one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode of Becoming Counsel, we break Contracts down from the ground up, focusing on structure instead of memorization. Rather than racing through rules, this episode explains how contracts actually work and how courts decide which promises become legally enforceable.

We cover:

• What a contract really is and why most promises aren’t enforceable

• Common law vs. the UCC and why identifying the governing law comes first

• Contract formation: offer, acceptance, and consideration

• When promises are enforced without consideration

• The Statute of Frauds and when a writing is required

• Performance, breach, and common excuses for non-performance

• Remedies and what “enforcement” actually means

This episode is designed for:

• Law students looking to understand Contracts conceptually

• Bar takers who want a clear framework they can apply on exams

• Future lawyers who want to think structurally about legal problems

📘 Study resources:
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