CT BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CT BAR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How does Constitutional Law & Civil Procedure contribute to a fair trial? → It contributes by establishing rules for equitable legal procedures and trial fairness.
2. In a Connecticut criminal case, how many days after arrest without a warrant must the state file an information or obtain an indictment to avoid dismissal? → 30 days
3. In Connecticut, may a party recall a witness for additional direct examination after both sides have rested? → Only with leave of court and a showing of good cause
4. Under FRCP Rule 26(b)(1), the scope of discovery includes any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to any party's claim or defense and: → Is proportional to the needs of the case
5. Under the Connecticut UTC, a trustee's duty of loyalty requires the trustee to administer the trust solely in the interest of which party? → The beneficiaries
6. How does Business Organizations & Contracts impact the legal system? → It plays a key role in upholding justice and ensuring the integrity of the legal system.
7. What is the Connecticut statute of limitations for a personal injury tort claim arising from negligence? → 3 years
8. In a negligence action, the 'but-for' test is used to establish: → Actual causation
9. What is the late filing deadline for the July Connecticut Bar Exam? → May 1
10. Connecticut does NOT recognize which type of will? → Holographic will
11. Which doctrine allows a court to reform a written contract that does not reflect the actual agreement of the parties due to a mutual mistake in drafting? → Reformation
12. Which of the following best describes the 'mailbox rule' in contract formation? → An acceptance is effective upon dispatch, not receipt
13. A Connecticut LLC member transfers her economic interest in the LLC to a third party without the other members' consent. What is the effect of this transfer? → The transferee receives only the economic rights but not membership or management rights
14. Which Connecticut entity has the authority to grant or deny an application for admission on motion? → The Connecticut Supreme Court
15. Which element distinguishes larceny from embezzlement? → Whether the defendant had lawful initial possession of the property
16. A partner in a Connecticut general partnership commits a tort while conducting partnership business. Who is liable? → The partnership and all general partners are jointly and severally liable
17. An applicant passed the Connecticut bar exam but allowed their admission to lapse. To be reinstated, the applicant must typically: → Petition for reinstatement and may need to satisfy CLE or other requirements
18. Under Connecticut RPC 1.8(e), a lawyer may advance litigation expenses to a client if: → Repayment is contingent on the outcome of the matter
19. Which of the following practices qualifies as "active practice of law" for admission on motion in Connecticut? → Practicing as a government attorney.
20. Which of the following documents is NOT typically required in a Connecticut admission on motion application? → Proof of passing the Multistate Bar Examination
21. Under FRCP Rule 23(a), which requirement demands that there be questions of law or fact common to the class? → Commonality
22. What is the importance of Criminal Law & Evidence in the legal profession? → It is essential for understanding and applying the law in daily legal practice.
23. A Connecticut attorney discovers mid-trial that her client lied in a deposition. What must she do? → Disclose the perjury to the court if the client refuses to correct it
24. How does Business Organizations & Contracts contribute to protecting individual rights? → It directly contributes to the enforcement of laws that protect individual rights.
25. A corporation's sole shareholder guarantees a corporate debt personally. The business then fails. Which statement is TRUE? → The shareholder's personal guarantee is enforceable against him
26. A party fails to object during reexamination when opposing counsel exceeds the proper scope. On appeal, the issue is reviewed under: → Plain error standard due to the failure to object below
27. Under Connecticut Practice Book rules, how many rounds of witness examination are permitted as of right? → Direct, cross, redirect, and recross; further rounds at court discretion
28. How do the rules of professional conduct apply to client-lawyer relationships? → The lawyer must maintain loyalty and confidentiality.
29. Under Connecticut's environmental law, how many days does an appellant have to challenge an inland wetlands agency decision to the Superior Court? → 30 days
30. What is the deadline for filing a product liability claim in Connecticut under the statute of repose? → 10 years from date of sale