MPT

Question 1

Objective Memo

Answer 1

1. Caption (date/who it is from/who it is written to/matter)
2. Introduction
3. Discussion (with headings to discuss each issue. Follow Rule/Analysis/Conclusion after each heading.)
4. Conclusion (summarize discussion)

This is the most popular MPT task! The point is to be objective – that is, not to “advocate” for one side, but to point out both strengths and weaknesses of a case.

Question 2

Demand Letter

Answer 2

1. Caption (date/who it is from/who it is written to/matter)
2. Introductory Paragraph (briefly explain the purpose of the letter and who the sender is)
3. Body of the Letter
4. Heading 1 (you do not need complete sentences. Follow IRAC but make sure to explain the legal issues/concepts)
5. Heading 2
6. Heading 3 . . .
7. Conclusion (be specific about your demand and sign your letter consistent with who the task memo says you are—e.g., Examinee, Managing Partner)

Question 3

Opinion Letter

Answer 3

1. Caption (date/who it is from/who it is written to/matter)
2. Introductory Paragraph (briefly explain the purpose of the letter and who the sender is)
3. Body of the Letter
4. Heading 1 (you do not need complete sentences. Follow IRAC but make sure to explain the legal issues/concepts)
5. Heading 2
6. Heading 3 . . .
7. Conclusion (and sign your letter consistent with who the task memo says you are—e.g., Examinee, Managing Partner)

Question 4

Persuasive Brief

Answer 4

1. Statement of the Case (identify the parties, the nature of the case, the issue in dispute, what “stage” the case is in – e.g. discovery, on appeal, and the requested relief)
2. Statement of Facts (if the task memo asks you to include one)
3. Legal argument (with headings to separate each argument. Headings should be complete sentences with strong conclusions. Follow Rule/Analysis/Conclusion after each heading.)
4. Conclusion