Don’t Get Fooled: What April Fool’s Day Teaches You About Intent on the Bar Exam
April 1 is supposed to be lighthearted. It's the one day of the year when people expect practical jokes, harmless pranks, and the occasional attempt to fool a friend, classmate, or coworker. But if you're studying for the bar exam, today also presents a useful reminder that a prank can raise serious legal issues. On the bar exam, the label “joke” doesn't control. The real question is whether the facts satisfy the elements of a tort or crime. A good way to think about April Fo
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Apr 13 min read