July 4th is a day to relax from the grind of bar prep. In the spirit of July 4th, however, we recommend a cursory reading of the Declaration of Independence, and a careful reading of the U.S. Constitution and its first ten Amendments, if you have not already done so.
As you read the Constitution and its amendments, take a step back and think of the different law subjects that different clauses, sections, and Amendments cover. Approaching your study in such a "crossover" fashion will help you solidify concepts. For example, Constitutional Law covers the Constitution itself and its Amemdments, with emphasis on the 1st Amendment. Criminal Procedure covers mostly the 4th and 5th Amendments, with some 6th and 8th Amendment coverage.
While Contract law is "private law" and is typically not associated with the Constitution, remember that the Constitution has the Contract Clause.
The Constitution and its Amendments provide protections for citizens in both civil proceedings (7th Amendment) and criminal proceedings. Use this as an opportunity to recall the differences in the rules between civil and criminal proceedings in the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Happy 4th!
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