Another excellent video! The first advice I received as a part-time evening student was that because I had limited time (assuming I had limited time was a little presumptuous) was to highlight in different colors the issue, legally determinative facts, rule, analysis and conclusion, and to take notes in the margin of the casebook. I think this is helpful, but I ultimately opted to use the FIRAC method, because the distillation component of it builds (to me) critical thinking skills that I just don’t think you can develop as well by highlighting and annotating in the margin of the casebook. In addition, this method helps for reconciling cases, which I am finding I am doing a lot of this semester in Constitutional Law.
@EliteRowmaster
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The advice given to us was to make them more lengthy, although we were recommended FIRAC. This video alleviated much doubt. This brevity also allows me to quickly recall information in tutorials or during practice testing. *One question,* for the CANs (outline), would you recommend stripping to just the Fact and Rule, then highlighting each "term" that needs a definition in the Rule, then defining them clearly under the rule? This would allow me to apply the rule using IRAC on the exam, and then ensure my application addresses each term and defines it in applying the test factoids to the case. Is this correct? Many Thanks, A 1L Canadian Law Student
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
@@EliteRowmaster For an outline, that you will use to prepare for an exam, I recommend only the rules. Facts from a case are irrelevant in preparing for a law school exam. Unless, your professor provides a policy essay question that requires you to use facts from cases. Also, no idea how it would work in Quebec.
@phalamamalebana6487
4 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter Couldn't agree more, because usually in my exams, facts are provided as the scenario. So I usually apply just the IRAC without the facts.
@davidsoto4394
4 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter How do law schools ensure that the legal doctrines that the students are learning in their casebooks are not outdated?
@shahnazaura
4 жыл бұрын
Im in fifth semester at law school and i feel like i still dont have skill to read or anaylsis cases in the right way bc my school don't teach us the tips and tricks like you do on your channel. All of your videos are really helpful! Thank you so much!
@Theo_Caro
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Professor Baez. This made case briefing far less intimidating for me.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad I could help.
@mutazkanaan6796
Жыл бұрын
F: fact I: issue R : COURT RULE A: application C : CONCLUSION
@SharpusAurelius
4 жыл бұрын
As a man who is woefully unprepared for law school, this was hugely helpful.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Don't sell yourself short. Everyone goes to law school with certain issues they have to overcome. The key is to do what you are doing: learning and growing. No shame in having fewer skills than the student next to you.
@rich27713
3 жыл бұрын
11 months later… how you feeling now? I start 1L on Monday. 😑😳😁
@SharpusAurelius
3 жыл бұрын
@@rich27713 Same. I made it through orientation alive!
@rich27713
3 жыл бұрын
@@SharpusAurelius haha. Me too. Real classes start Monday and I’m already like… wow! The readings are intense already. I’m watching all this dudes videos immediately.
@Learnlawbetter
3 жыл бұрын
I wish you well. I start teaching on Monday.
@TypeAPositive
Ай бұрын
watching this on the last day of orientation :\ hopefully i do well!
@johndimowo6619
4 жыл бұрын
Hello prof. I was told that 'Issue' in FIRAC should always be written out in form of a question. What is your opinion on that?
@christineclarke8670
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Thank you very much! Would you be willing to demonstrate the three types of LSAT questions?
@Zodiezzz
Ай бұрын
I was the first person called to go over a case in class and couldn't answer a question because I spotted the wrong issue of the case. This of course made me anxious that I briefed our next case (Polmatier v. Russ) wrong but this video has given me relief that I made a simple mistake and that I could spot the correct issue
@Learnlawbetter
Ай бұрын
We all make mistakes-no big deal.
@jaisaljohn1500
3 жыл бұрын
Prof. If beginner lawyers who are told to read 1000 pages civil law files with orders from trial court now it is move to appellate stage.So Prof my question is how to read such case or file with 1000 pages .... How to come up with more relevant fact nd relevant legal point so that it can make my case more relevant.. How to challenge the order of the court ..how to dig the holes.. Can we come up with more issue or do I have to stick to the issues of trial court Pls share your wisdom Pls share your knowledge
@fabianlawstudies9497
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing another excellent video. When it comes to reading cases, I love the analytical part because I get the opportunity to interpret elements of law which may or may not govern; and how it supports the material facts of an issue and what the outcome should be. 👌🏾
@Jere616
4 жыл бұрын
Read all the cases, and your briefs, very interesting even for this 69 Y.O. layman.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are finding value in my channel. Your friends better watch out 😉
@nyikomakaringe3454
Жыл бұрын
I really want to be a lawyer but um not sure if my mind can grasp the law language or fail....But it looks interesting
@mralexthe2
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! thank you very much for providing this exercise!
@니모-b6w
28 күн бұрын
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@dukeernie1867
Жыл бұрын
God bless you sir 🙏
@omosaaibangbee2218
4 жыл бұрын
This is very useful!! It's always a struggle summarizing Nigerian cases. Lol
@dwehjahjr.5655
2 жыл бұрын
This video was helpful to me. Thanks!!!
@Jere616
4 жыл бұрын
@ 1:22 I remember something said by James St.Clair who worked as counsel in the Watergate scandal that cracked me up. An ABC reporter asked him about some aspect of the case, and he said, "We've prepared an extensive brief on that."
@johndimowo6619
4 жыл бұрын
A brief can also be a submitted argument which may be long. It depends on what circumstance that the word brief is being used. James St. Clair could be right if he was making an argument rather than briefing a case.
@lawyerc902
Жыл бұрын
I'm following you in Turkey sir. We have a European law system but ı'm a big fan of your channel. Thank you!
@Learnlawbetter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@zknight4481
2 жыл бұрын
When I try to go to your blog now it says it’s unsafe and won’t let me go to it. It claims it’s because the “certificate for the website expired”
@Learnlawbetter
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ll fix it after the holidays.
@hybridtheory5568
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Professor Baez, I'm currently a 1L and I stumbled upon your channel not too long ago, I love your videos! My question is what are your thoughts on "book briefing"? A lot of people say it's a more efficient way to brief, but I think in the long run, you would miss a lot of important information due to complacency? Have other students talked to you about this method? What do you think about it? Also, I hope your eye is ok (unless the eyepatch is a fashion statement, in which case, I approve!)
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
If by book briefing you mean writing the issue, rule, application, and conclusion in the book, that is fine. But if you mean highlighting those sections, that doesn’t work as well.
@davidsoto4394
Жыл бұрын
Please do examples like these with examples from Constitutional Law.
@davidsoto4394
Жыл бұрын
Professor, please make videos exactly like this one with examples from Contracts and Property.
@bernardting3361
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis
@davidsoto4394
Жыл бұрын
Please do a video exactly like this one with examples from Civil Procedure.
@jamesadeyanju3442
4 жыл бұрын
I'm curious to know if the employee was intoxicated would DUI take the centre of this case over respondeat superior.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Courts have found that employers are liable for their drunk employees. Even when employees get drunk at night during their personal time.
@revolox6265
3 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter hello professor can you elaborate on that
@Learnlawbetter
3 жыл бұрын
Respondent superior is a broad concept that captures most employee behavior. Generally, drunkenness isn’t an exception that will protect the employer from liability.
@revolox6265
3 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter ohk thanks professor
@revolox6265
3 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter I forgot one thing when the employers are liable in what circumstances are they liable
@LaTonyaBrooks-zs1hg
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I learned something.
@davidsoto4394
4 жыл бұрын
Please do a video where you read a case step by step.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean read it and then provide commentary as I read it?
@davidsoto4394
4 жыл бұрын
@@Learnlawbetter No, I mean as you read it point out the issue, rule, analysis and conclusion in the case but commentary would also be helpful if you would like to provide it.
@davidsoto4394
2 жыл бұрын
How many case breifs should law students write in law school before they should just read the case but not write a case brief?
@davidsoto4394
2 жыл бұрын
Disclaimer: What I wrote today is not legal advice of any kind whatsoever. It is not intended to be, was not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as such. What I wrote is a legitimante question directed at the speaker in this video.
@Learnlawbetter
2 жыл бұрын
Case briefing is practice in writing and a means to learn the material. This means briefing through your law school career.
@ladycrystal3293
3 жыл бұрын
Just getting my feet wet, finished my paralegal certificate course, got a part time job as a legal assistant (just getting my feet wet)....this helps me so much! Can you make a video with briefing and exhibits examples?
@محمدعبدالرحمن-ض9ث
2 жыл бұрын
لماذا لا يكون هناك ترجمة لمثل هذه المواضيع حتى تعم الفائده
@Pev0Gaming
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you make these, thanks ! Hope you are safe during these times.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
I am keeping safe--thanks!
@norhaibatediaros6322
4 жыл бұрын
sir, in actual cases it is appropriately used the term “insane”? or should be “mentally ill person” ?
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
It takes awhile for the terminology in law to catch up to what is used in other disciplines. In law there is something called the insanity defense. Even though mental health professionals might not use that term.
@norhaibatediaros6322
4 жыл бұрын
Learn Law Better thank you sir:) You always entertain my comment everytime I ask you on something.
@Newel681
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing this alternative to long case briefing. I'm going to use this method for the next cases I'm assigned.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@Manuueeltrs
10 ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH
@jenrivera6725
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@dukeernie1867
Жыл бұрын
I have learnt a lot as an LLB fresher
@davidsoto4394
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@Learnlawbetter
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@lithasacorera2533
2 жыл бұрын
hi is there anyway you can suggest to identify the procedural history of a case ?
@Learnlawbetter
2 жыл бұрын
This isn’t something generally done on exams, but some professors might ask during class discussion. I would work backwards: start with the case you are reading, then identify any prior appellate courts, and then end with the trial court.
@arghyamondal6024
4 жыл бұрын
What happened to your eye???
@Pev0Gaming
4 жыл бұрын
It’s his signature KZitem style I think
@HailAres
4 жыл бұрын
If you watch some of his other vids youll see that he has a lazy eye (I believe) and he doesn't want to distract the audience so he just covers it
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