r/LawSchool • u/pakibrownboy • 6d ago

Mock Exam and Answers

I know our professors will give us in the future mock exams and answers for them. My question is there something that i can do to know how to actually write a law school exam? I’ve heard people say the IRAC method but if you could give me some advice that would be great.

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u/GoCubsGo01 6d ago

You don't really need to know this right now but I can understand wanting to know. Two big points for now: keep your answer organized and keep your answer on point for the question you are asked.

Professors differ in the specifics of what they expect. However, all of my professors have wanted things in an organized format. IRAC may be a method for organizing for you for some exams and that is fine. I recommend using headings and subheadings (in rare cases sub-sub-headings may be helpful). My professors never specifically gave points for having an organized answer but, having your answer clearly organized makes it easier for them to follow your arguments and reasoning as they are grading. This can be very helpful when they are grading a bunch of exams back to back.

Answer the specific question you are asked. You may have identified other legal issues in your fact pattern but the professor likely asked you a specific question (even if broad). My professors didn't take off points for you analyzing different issues than you were asked to but you would ultimately lose points because the time you spend on those arguments is time that you are not spending on the actual questions you were asked.