Write Like a Lawyer - Use Cre-Cra

Passing the Bar
Professor Vernellia Randall

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Write Like a Lawyer - Use Cre-CRAC

Lawyerly writing is organized in a particular form.

If you want to pass the bar you must master the writing form.

The form of bar exam writing is Cre-CRA

Conclusion (to the Problem)

Rule (for Solving the Problem)

Elements (Not at Issue)

For Each Issue

Conclusion (to the issue)

Rule (for solving the problem)

Analysis/Application/Arguments for each issue

remember to use facts.

BUT INTEGRATE as MUCH as possible into few sentence. Thus, the CRE could be one - two sentences.

For each Problem in the Question:

	State the Conclusion
	Identify the Rule
	State Elements not-at-issue

FOR Each Issue in the Question

	State the Conclusion for the issue
	State the Rule the governs the resolution of the issue
	State the Analysis/Application/Arguments

Study Approach

	Write at least two essay exams daily and review the results
	Get a study partner to review your exams as you review their exams.
	Write! Write! Write!!

Use the Self-Evaluation form to help you assess how well you answering questions.

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Child Level	[ Essay Self-Evaluation Answer ]
Parent Level:	[ Taking Essay Exams ]

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