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Practical Legal Writing

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A case brief is a summary of a case that includes the facts, issues, law, analysis and conclusion. Case briefs help the writer to:

  • study for exams,
  • summarize law in a particular area, and
  • synthesize legal rules.

You, your study group, or, if writing a case brief memo, your principal or another senior lawyer.

How to Write a Case Brief