LLB 120 Final: Problem Question Method
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Presented with a hypothetical fact situation and asked to provide legal advice to client. Spot the precise legal issues involved in the problem, and provide a solution to those issues. Apply the law to the facts to ascertain their legal consequence e. g. whether a cause of action is available. Intro: identify the issues ascertain from the facts what issue (s) of law arise in relation to the client: demonstrate knowledge of particular area of law, specify the issue in precise terms, how will they be addressed. R - rule of law - discuss existing law (refer to primary sources i. e. cases and statutes). Cite appropriate sources in support of explanation of the law. / apply identify the ambiguous nature of the law. Body: step-by-step approach to overall conclusion: state the applicable law e(cid:454)plai(cid:374) the (cid:396)ule a(cid:374)d (cid:396)easo(cid:374)i(cid:374)g (cid:271)ehi(cid:374)d ea(cid:272)h issue. If the(cid:396)e(cid:859)s (cid:373)o(cid:396)e tha(cid:374) one view, evaluate all relevant: apply the law to the facts spell it out clearly.
