Case and Matter Analysis 1 Flashcards
NOTE
- Negotiation may be assessed
Analysis
Take into account circumstances
Form
Produce a written report to a partner providing legal analysis and client-focused advice.
Key point
Show your working (like a maths problem).
IRAC
Issue
Rule
Application
Conclusion
Missing information
Flag in report
Application
Focus on how principles apply.
Consider not only -
costs, counters
But
Client temparament Commercial and personal circumstances
P- political
E- economic
S - social
T - technological
L- legal
E- environment
Conclusions
Reach reasonable concusses supported by relevant evidence
Not one clear solution
Address missing information
Anticipate opponents attacks
The written report
Use headings and sub-headings
Do not explain basic concepts (remember who you are writing to).
Set out options, decide what is most appropriate.