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Foundation Series: An introduction to legal analysis Foundation series 2

Foundation Series: An introduction to legal analysis Foundation series 2

What do we mean by legal analysis? • Law and facts • Generate, justify,

What do we mean by legal analysis? • Law and facts • Generate, justify, and assess • Alternative legal positions Foundation series 3

Future proofing skills? • Gathering facts • Building the picture • Constructing relationships Foundation

Future proofing skills? • Gathering facts • Building the picture • Constructing relationships Foundation series 4

Puzzle pieces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Facts v inconsistency Reliability of asserted

Puzzle pieces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Facts v inconsistency Reliability of asserted facts Conclusions of law Framing legal issues Formulating legal rules Interpretation and application of law 7. The discrete legal issues Foundation series 5

Facts -v- Evidence • Prove or disprove • Support • Interpret Foundation series 6

Facts -v- Evidence • Prove or disprove • Support • Interpret Foundation series 6

The mechanics Foundation series 7

The mechanics Foundation series 7

Reflect and think Foundation series 8

Reflect and think Foundation series 8

For example… Foundation series 9

For example… Foundation series 9

The argument … Foundation series 10

The argument … Foundation series 10

Step by step… 1. Issue 2. Rule 3. Application 4. Conclusion Foundation series 11

Step by step… 1. Issue 2. Rule 3. Application 4. Conclusion Foundation series 11

Building on the basics • • Parties Causes of action Requirements Issue Rule Application

Building on the basics • • Parties Causes of action Requirements Issue Rule Application Conclusion Foundation series 12

Cause of action? Foundation series 13

Cause of action? Foundation series 13

Actions • • • Proof or proving? Interpretation Caution! Defences Remedies Foundation series 14

Actions • • • Proof or proving? Interpretation Caution! Defences Remedies Foundation series 14

Issues as questions • Pose issues as questions • Elevate Foundation series 15

Issues as questions • Pose issues as questions • Elevate Foundation series 15

Rules • Principle • Issue • Case law Foundation series 16

Rules • Principle • Issue • Case law Foundation series 16

Exam tip - Application • Case precedent • Hiding as a scenario • Principles

Exam tip - Application • Case precedent • Hiding as a scenario • Principles v resolution • Argument Foundation series 17

Conclusion? • A • B • A Foundation series 18

Conclusion? • A • B • A Foundation series 18

Thank You! • If you have any questions around any of the points discussed

Thank You! • If you have any questions around any of the points discussed today • Please contact the LTC team and we will be delighted to speak with you Foundation series 19