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Chapter Five

Chapter Five. Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing. Legal Analysis. The process of comparing or aligning the facts of a client’s case with the elements of a statute is one step of legal analysis.

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Chapter Five

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  1. Chapter Five Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

  2. Legal Analysis The process of comparing or aligning the facts of a client’s case with the elements of a statute is one step of legal analysis. Comparing the facts and issues of a client’s case with the facts and issues of a reported case is another step in the process of legal analysis.

  3. Judicial History Facts Issues Rules Analysis Conclusion The Case Brief

  4. Components of a Case Brief The six components of a case brief should be set forth as clearly separate sections of your “brief.” A case brief is really just a summary of the case.

  5. The Writing Process • Thesis Paragraph • Topic Sentence • Editing and Revising • Keeping it Simple

  6. The Legal Memorandum • Statement of Facts • Statement of Issues • Discussion/analysis • Conclusion

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