Step 3. Apply the Law

In a positive manner, apply the law to the facts. Use plain English to express your thoughts to indicate the best course of action to take and the likely outcome of taking that course. It is important to:

• Deal separately with each issue specifically raised by the facts
• Refer to the points of law extracted from the various cases, legislation or texts
• Have clarity of reasoning
• List authorities for and against the argument, and
• Always reach a conclusion.

Statements setting out principles of law should be supported by authoritative resources, preferably primary sources. Secondary sources may be cited, if authoritative.

The T.C. Beirne School of Law has a number of resources to help with your assignment writing.