Essay Exam Quick Facts Flashcards
What are the proper structures for a bar exam essay answer?
CIRAC; CRACl; or IRAC
What are the three most important things you must do in order to write a passing answer?
State the rule of law; apply the rule to the facts; and state a conclusion
When stating an authority of law like a statute, what word should begin your analysis with?
“Under . . .”
When beginning your application of the rule of law to the facts, what word should you begin your analysis with?
“Here, . . . “
When stating your conclusion, what word should you begin your analysis with?
“Therefore, . . . “
What is the first thing you should read in an essay question?
The call of the question.
You should _____________ all important facts.
underline
Numbers usually ______________.
matter.
Dates usually _______________.
matter.
“Unknown” is ______________.
important.
In your answer, you should _____________ terms of art.
define
What words should you avoid using in your conclusion?
Because; since; due to
When beginning your analysis of what the issue is, you should begin your sentence with . . .
“The issue is whether . . .”
A good issue statement should do what?
Include the facts relevant to the issue.
In a good statement of a rule of law, you should include what?
The elements of the rule of law.
