Final Memo Preparation: Part 3

Structure for Discussion Section of Memos

I. Law Overview II. Roadmap III. Point 1

A. Caselaw: holding/rule. Case citation. 1. In the case of X v. Y, the facts were . . . 2. The court reasoned . . . 3. The court held . . . 4. Conclusion

B. Comparison: “Applying this to our case . . .”/“As in X v. Y . . .” 1. Thesis 2. Factual similarities 3. Other application/explanation 4. Conclusion

C. Counterarguments: The other side may argue . . ., but/however . . .

IV. Point 2 A. Caselaw: holding/rule. Case citation.

1. In the case of X v. Y, the facts were . . . 2. The court reasoned . . . 3. The court held . . . 4. Conclusion

B. Comparison: “Applying this to our case . . .”/“As in X v. Y . . .” 1. Thesis 2. Factual similarities 3. Other application/explanation 4. Conclusion

C. Counterarguments: The other side may argue . . ., but/however . . .