Structure your legal analysis by inputting case details to generate a summarized dashboard.
Your Analysis Awaits
Fill out the 'Case Input' form and click "Analyze Case" to generate your dashboard.
Key Facts
Legal Issue(s)
Court's Holding
Court's Reasoning
Guide to Structuring Legal Analysis
Analyzing case law is a fundamental skill in legal research. A structured approach ensures you capture all critical components of a court's decision. One of the most common frameworks is the IRAC method.
The IRAC Method
IRAC stands for Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion. It's a methodology for organizing legal arguments and analysis.
Issue: Identify the central legal question(s) the court is trying to answer. This is the core of the dispute.
Rule: State the relevant legal rule or principle that the court uses to decide the issue. This can come from a statute, prior case law (precedent), or a constitutional provision.
Application (or Analysis): This is the most critical part. Here, you apply the rule to the specific facts of your case. You explain how the facts and the rule interact to lead to a particular outcome. The "Reasoning" section of this tool corresponds closely to the court's own application.
Conclusion: State the outcome of the analysis. It's a direct answer to the issue. The "Holding" in this tool represents the court's conclusion.
Using This Tool Effectively
This analyzer is designed to help you deconstruct a case into its essential parts, which mirrors the components of the IRAC framework. By filling out each field in the 'Case Input' tab, you are effectively creating a detailed case brief that can be used for study, research, or drafting legal arguments.
