Sean “Bombs” Mckendry, JD

Guitarist of Shipwreck AD / Lawyer

Recorded February 28th, 2020 in Cambridge MA

What we talk about: 

Terror, Ramallah’s first show (with Jake Bannon), Embrace Today, and Guns Up! April 15, 2003 was the most terrifying show I’ve ever been to. 

Starting to play guitar in 7th grade 

Jerry Cantrell

J.D.s, Cleveland hardcore, and the department of History at Emmanuel College. 

Starting law school in the summer of 2007 and unfortunately not being able to do Have Heart’s last tour. 

No majors or focus in Law School, but practicing Civil Litigation 

Criminal law has more time in court than civil litigation, often requires you to “think on your feet”

Legals systems of the world

Common Law (British empire) 

Civil Law (Roman / Napoleonic)

Religious law

Precedent

Negligence (duty, breach, damages, causation)

The similarities between lawyers and historians.

Oddball cases and persuasive authority 

Statute (a law statement) 

When would you not have a Jury?

Equitable Remedy

Q: What is the Bar exam? A: two days of hell

Frank Abagnale

Fact Pattern

Issue Spotting

Clerkships 

torts, contracts, and property law

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