Scribd
Upload
697 views1 page

CIRAC

The document provides guidance on writing legal conclusions in 3 steps: 1) The initial conclusion should briefly answer the question without facts or reasons. 2) The issue statement identifies the narrow legal question to focus the answer. 3) The final conclusion restates the initial conclusion in different words and acts as a check that the analysis supports the original position.

Uploaded by

Jeremiahgibson
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
697 views1 page

CIRAC

The document provides guidance on writing legal conclusions in 3 steps: 1) The initial conclusion should briefly answer the question without facts or reasons. 2) The issue statement identifies the narrow legal question to focus the answer. 3) The final conclusion restates the initial conclusion in different words and acts as a check that the analysis supports the original position.

Uploaded by

Jeremiahgibson
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

CIRAC

C
An optimal initial conclusion is a brief answer to the question asked. It does
not include the reason or many facts. It usually can be based on the query posed in
the essay question. For example, if the question asks, In the lawsuit against
Donald, how should the court rule? Your initial conclusion might simply be: In the
lawsuit against Donald, the court should rule in Donalds favor.
I
Some questions hand you the issue on a silver platter, but some make it
less obvious. In any case, an issue statement can be nice to have because it can
help you focus your answer. A good issue statement is brief and tells the reader the
narrow legal question on which the answer will turn. For example, in a negligence
cause of action, it might be that the duty, breach, and damage requirements are
obvious, but causation is questionable. A good issue statement would be something
like: The key issue here is whether Paula can prove causation.
R
Your statement of the controlling rule of law must be complete. If the
question involves a tort, the whole prima facie case should be stated. If the question
involves a crime, all of the elements should be included. If the question involves a
test, the whole test should be stated. If an exception to a general rule is in issue,
the general rule usually should be stated first and then you should move to the
exception. Key terms should be explained. The discussion should start with a
transition indicating that the answer is moving on to the law discussion (e.g., Under
the UCC, In Vermont, Under the criminal code, etc.).
A
A good essay answer will find a home for all key facts and often will need to
explain why certain facts dont change the outcome. The facts must be assembled
in a way that leads the reader to the conclusionthere must be a logical
progression. A good fact discussion will start with a transition (e.g., Here . . . , In the
case at bar . . . , Under the facts presented . . . , etc.
C
The final conclusion must be substantively the same as your initial
conclusion, although for the sake of interest, you should use different words. The
final conclusion is a nice double check: Do you still agree with yourself? It should
start with a transition such as, Thus, Therefore, or the like.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy