The Law School Playbook's Intro to IRAC

[@master-diver5832]

This is a very solid video! I have a Ph.D. I have a friend of 40 years who graduated from law school about that same time. I asked him how in the world did he do so well in law school. His response was: "I used the IRAC method."I had never heard of it. He explained it to me, and it's organization made sense. He said he also would write out (by hand, on paper), the professor's lecture (outline/brief?) about 20 times! He says this visual/hand coordination become redundant to the point that he was able to "see it" when taking the single semester exam. He successfully passed the bar exam with no problems as well. What I'm passing on to you was passed on to him by upper classmates, who too performed at the top of their class. I hope this helps prospective lawyers. Good luck!

[@jaisaljohn1500]

Thank you Mam for your classic as well as effective and simple method for students as well as to lawyers.....

[@christinedopson]

I just came across your video, I just want to say that it was wonderful! The information was so precise and I loved the examples. As a law student I am having the hardest time making the transition to IRAC. I am an excellent writer but this method has had me scratching my head! Thanks for the video, I am a 2nd year law student and I have 2 years to take the bar, I have already enrolled in a Bar Prep course and I am committed to doing an essay a day until I get it! Thanks so much again, as I will be using your technique!

[@dhlong1697]

Just three weeks into my 1L myself. Thinking of the A as application of the Rule will help me more than thinking of the A as an analysis. Best to you on your bar prep!

[@HP.Kanooni]

Superb way of teaching ever.

[@hyojinlee]

This is the best video out of everything on the list. Thank you! :)

[@lawschoolplaybook]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@abogadamar]

Thanks a lot, you are the best teacher. I finally understood the topic.

[@lawschoolplaybook]

Thanks, Angela! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@iStorm-my5fp]

Thank you, everyone keeps telling me you can't study for LS ahead of time. I appreciate all the hard work you have put in making these slides and videos for us. You are awesome!!!!

[@iStorm-my5fp]

I'm 0L btw

[@lawschoolplaybook]

You absolutely can! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@emilyquokka6763]

Thank you for this really helpful video. It is clear and well presented.

[@lawschoolplaybook]

You are most welcome--I am so glad that it was helpful!

[@afrofeast]

This is great!

[@LM-om8db]

Nice clear presentation and explanation. Thank you

[@davidsoto4394]

Excellent video.

[@stephaniemacias3445]

'DO something' with the information... = Applied Science ❤

[@jihyelee7140]

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[@FewWords-tv4xu]

Excellent presentation

[@lawschoolplaybook]

Glad you liked it!

[@Dawn99931]

Very useful!!!! Thank you!

[@EugeneSmith88113]

Any tips for fact finding analysis/final determination for Title VI, VII, IX Investigators who have not studied the law?

[@stephaniemacias3445]

❤

[@yeetnama9094]

Isn't the "Rule" essentially a casual grouping of elements which make up or define an existing law? I'm still confused about RULE here. I thought that's how laws or legal definitions are created in the first place?

[@lawschoolplaybook]

There are different types of rules. Some may be element-based (e.g., negligence = duty, breach, causation, harm) and others may require weighing or balancing (e.g., FRE 403 = whether the probative value substantially outweighs the risk of unfair prejudice, etc.). Rules may be derived from statutes (written laws) or can develop through case law (common law). If you are looking for more on formulating rules, material on rule synthesis or case synthesis will be helpful. This video assumes that you have a rule to work with, irrespective of where it is derived from. It teaches you how to apply the general rule to a specific set of facts to reach a conclusion using the IRAC paradigm. I hope that helps!

[@lawschoolplaybook]

Try this video -- hopefully it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3a3dIGunMR2rc0 This series of podcast episodes goes into further detail (on statutes) as well: kzbin.info/aero/PL05_VXffBkMC8FhLWEmA7THVYejkp555D