irac
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2.5 The IRAC problem style example without the headings
When IRAC is done well, you don’t need the headings. The structure is invisible. I have removed the headings from the original post and, where appropriate, brought the text together into longer paragraphs. Compare this with the earlier post. Question Xander confronted Jonathan and was heard to say to Jonathan, “I’m going to break every… Continue reading
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2.4 How to get started on a judicial review problem question
You’ve just taken a look at your problem question in public/constitutional law. You find yourself confronted with a lengthy problem scenario involving several potential clients. You are asked to advise them on potential grounds of judicial review. How do you even get started with this? Judicial review problem questions can be answered following the same… Continue reading
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2.3 A simple worked example of a problem-style answer to demonstrate IRAC structure
As promised in the previous post, here is a simple example of the IRAC approach to problem-style questions with a straightforward homicide scenario. The question here is much less complicated than any you will encounter in an exam or assignment. Students very often purport to use the IRAC approach when answering problem-style questions, but their… Continue reading
