W_T Review Session
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(issue) Can Cris qualify as a prtermitted child (no points given) (Rule) The pretermitted doctrine is _rule the whole rule and nothing but the rule (i.e. you have to have a lapse, (Rule Elaberation) - when you have multiple parts to a rule you will elaberate each part Application - use facts from the fact pattern (do not change that word) use that word (find the key word in the fact pattern and talk about why that is important (i.e. x predeceased y, no expressed contrary intent If you have a rule with multiple elements (address the ones that are easily satisfied first) - deal with elements that are clearly satisfied first Conclusion - wHERE THE CONCLUSION IS CLEAR - YOU GET POINTS, WHERE IT IS A CLOSE CALL DISCUSS SAY SO AND TELL WHY DO NOT BLEND THINGS - IF YOU BLEND SENTENCES TOGETHER -> YOU WILL LOSE POINTS B/C YOU CAN NOT GET CREDIT FOR BOTH OF THEM TRIGGERING FACT - CIRCLE THEM B/C THEY TRIGGER A RULE OF LAW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACT -> RULE -> Subconsciously you have associated a fact pattern or particual fact that relates to a rule of law That is what we do in order to trigger you to discuss a particular rule of law Circle Trigger word -> In the Margin you right the Rule of Law with a Question Mark Start at the top of the fact pattern and discuss from the top down Points Given for Rule & Analysis No Points Given for Issue Statement / Conclusion Expect a Race Horse Exam If you need to switch to outlining when you have 10 - 15 minutes left (DO SO)
