Sunday, May 31, 2009

S.O.U.N.D. Advice for the Bar Exam, 6.1.09

S.O.U.N.D. Advice on Bar Essay Exams:

R emember the “6 C’s” of a readable paragraph!

What does a great paragraph look like on the bar exam? It should have the following basic characteristics:

Concision and clarity in expression
Clear identification and statement of the issues
Correct statement of the applicable principles of law, as well as any sub-rules, variations, or limitations that may apply to the facts
Complete and thorough analysis of the law as applied to the relevant facts
Clear and definite conclusion or thesis
Correct language and solid writing style

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