1. Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing
Chapter Five
Using the Law:
Analysis and Legal Writing   

2. Legal Analysis
The process of comparing or aligning the facts of a client’s case with the elements of a statute is one step of legal analysis.
Comparing the facts and issues of a client’s case with the facts and issues of a reported case is another step in the process of legal analysis.

3. The Case Brief (components)
Judicial History
Facts
Issues
Rules
Analysis
Conclusion

4. Components of a Case Brief
The six components of a case brief should be set forth as clearly separate sections of your “brief.” A case brief is really just a summary of the case.

5. The Writing Process Thesis Paragraph Topic Sentence
Editing and Revising
Keeping it Simple

6. The Legal Memorandum Statement of Facts Statement of Issues
Discussion/analysis
Conclusion