Introduction to Law: IRAC Legal Analysis
In this 4 week course students will learn IRAC (issue, rule, analysis, conclusion) structure of legal analysis and case briefing.
Kate Holbrook J.D.
Average rating:
4.7
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. I will provide the cases used before hand to be read and reviewed prior to the class. I will also provide handouts to be completed during/after the class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This class will be an introduction to what legal analysis is and case briefing using the IRAC method. We will then begin on the first section "issue", which is learning how to find the issue. We will discuss how to find the rule of law that applies. We will discuss how to analyze and apply the rule of law to the issue. Students will learn how to write a conclusion and put all the sections together to create a solid legal analysis.
Learning Goals
Learn how to case brief using IRACBe able to form a legal analysis
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to IRAC & Issue
This class will be an introduction to what legal analysis is and IRAC. We will then begin on the first section "issue" - learning how to find the issue. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Rule
We will discuss how to find the rule of law that applies. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Analysis
We will discuss how to analyze and apply the rule of law to the issue. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Conclusion
Students will learn how to write a conclusion and put all the sections together to create a solid legal analysis. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide the cases used before hand to be read and reviewed prior to the class. I will also provide handouts to be completed during/after the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law
I knew from a very young age I would grow up to be one of two things: either an archeologist or a lawyer. While I did ultimately choose the law, my passion for both topics has remained.
I have a bachelor's degree in history and a Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law. I will be teaching history, civics, government and law related classes. I am a homeschooling mom and I love sharing my passion for these topics. I want students to realize these subjects are not just in the past - they are not just "boring book learning type subjects" but are living topics that are interesting and exciting.Reviews
Live Group Course
$3
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
