Case Briefing Demonstration

Mastering case briefing is an important skill for law school success. Watch a law professor demonstrate case briefing using the FIRAC method.

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[shahnazaura]

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!

[Zodiezzz]

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

[SharpusAurelius]

As a man who is woefully unprepared for law school, this was hugely helpful.

[lawyerc]

I'm following you in Turkey sir. We have a European law system but ı'm a big fan of your channel. Thank you!

[Theo_Caro]

Thank you Professor Baez. This made case briefing far less intimidating for me.

[fabianlawstudies]

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. 👌🏾

[PevGaming]

Glad you make these, thanks ! Hope you are safe during these times.

[christineclarke]

I love your videos. Thank you very much! Would you be willing to demonstrate the three types of LSAT questions?

[Newel]

Thank you for providing this alternative to long case briefing. I'm going to use this method for the next cases I'm assigned.

[mralexthe]

Amazing!! thank you very much for providing this exercise!

[mutazkanaan]

F: fact
I: issue
R : COURT RULE
A: application
C : CONCLUSION

[TypeAPositive]

watching this on the last day of orientation :\ hopefully i do well!

[davidsoto]

Professor, please make videos exactly like this one with examples from Contracts and Property.

[dwehjahjr.]

This video was helpful to me. Thanks!!!

[johndimowo]

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?

[davidsoto]

Please do a video exactly like this one with examples from Civil Procedure.

[Jere]

@ 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."

[ladycrystal]

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?

[hybridtheory]

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!)

[omosaaibangbee]

This is very useful!!
It's always a struggle summarizing Nigerian cases. Lol