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First Case Brief Instructions

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Grading (listed are points possible)

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Must start with an overview of the facts (5 points)

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Then you must follow with the IRAC format

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Issue (10 points)

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Rule (Rule of law) (10 points)

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Analysis (How did the court weave the facts into the rule of law.&nbsp; This is where your follow the court’s reasoning and apply the court’s reasoning to the rule of law) (20 points)

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Conclusion (5 points)

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I am not interested in your opinion as to what you believe the court is doing.&nbsp; I am interested in your review of what the court did and how they tied the facts of the case into the rule of law; i.e. I am interested to see if you can follow the court’s reasoning and tie the reasoning into the facts for a proper Analysis.

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All papers must be typed

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Font must be 12 -13 pt.

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Double Space

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The case should be 3-4 pages

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Review handout on-line or Appendix A in the back of the book relating to briefing of cases to give you more ideas as to how someone briefs a case.&nbsp; However you must follow the Facts, Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion format.

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Important Grading Points

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Is the appearance of the paper professional i.e. no spelling errors (no hair pins, paper clips, folded papers, or folded over edges)?

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Is your sentence structure correct?&nbsp; Do your thoughts make sense?

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Did you follow the IRAC format?

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Did you spot the right issue?

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Did you quote the correct law?

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Does your analysis flow smoothly and does it follow the court’s reasoning?

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Are you filling the paper with lines of thoughtful concepts or random nonsense?

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