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Legal Crash Course: Bite-Sized Law Lessons for 1Ls and Novices

Legal Crash Course: Bite-Sized Law Lessons for 1Ls and Novices

Written by: Idris Soyinka
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 Your go-to guide for mastering the fundamentals of law. Whether you’re a 1L or just curious about the legal world, this experimental LLM podcast breaks down complex legal concepts into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. Each episode dives into core subjects like Contracts, Property Law, Tort Law, and more, much more, giving you the clarity and confidence you need to navigate law school and satiate your curiosity. Feel free to reach out with requests to cover tricky areas of law: https://x.com/Idris_SoyinkaIdris Soyinka Education
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  • S3. Ep 5: Debt, Equity, and Economic Value

    S3. Ep 5: Debt, Equity, and Economic Value
    Jul 11 2025

    An overview of corporate finance, focusing on the fundamental concepts of debt, equity, and economic value. It explains how businesses acquire long-term capital through these two primary claim classes, detailing their legal characteristics and priority in capital structure.


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    14 mins
  • S3. Ep 4: The Protection of Creditors

    S3. Ep 4: The Protection of Creditors
    Apr 30 2025

    Exploring how creditors are protected when dealing with corporations, focusing on additional safeguards provided by corporate law beyond general creditor rights. Explaining how limited liability can disadvantage creditors


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    6 mins
  • S3. Ep 3: The Corporate Form

    S3. Ep 3: The Corporate Form
    Apr 24 2025

    A detailed exploration of the corporate form, contrasting it with partnerships and highlighting its key legal characteristics such as legal personality, limited liability for shareholders, transferable shares, and centralised management. It traces the historical evolution of corporate formation in the United States, from special legislative acts to general incorporation statutes, noting the significant role of state competition in liberalising corporate law.


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    14 mins
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