2 free multistate charts: Venue in Civil Action and "International Shoe"

You probably know by now how important it is to have a firm grasp on Federal Civil Procedure. 

Here are a couple of the most tested rules.  Yes, they're basic...but forgetting them can be fatal.  Subscribers will have these waiting in their inbox in PDF format, along with some other goodies within 24 hours.  (note: these are image files and will not print as clear or legible as the PDF files).  Subscribe to the free newsletter here.

Master Federal Personal Jurisdiction in 5 Minutes: Free Aid for Visual Learners

Federal Jurisdiction is one of the most frequently tested subjects on the Bar Exam in many states.  Luckily, it isn’t difficult.  You owe it to yourself to master this analytical process right now, if you have not done so already.

Let’s start with the most basic of rules…Personal Jurisdiction.  The rule for this (and the correct way to analyze it) seems to be misunderstood by many students…this could be based in part on the fact that a popular Bar review course teaches Personal Jurisdiction before Subject Matter Jurisdiction.  In my opinion, this is a mistake.  Here is an easy chart for you visual learners: