What is it? As you know, it’s issue-rule-analysis-conclusion. We talked about IRAC, FIRAC, and IFRAC early in the semester. Is IRAC the actual structure of all essay answers? Yes and no. IRAC is the heart of legal analysis. You need to make the main issue clear, give the main rule, give the analysis, and give the main conclusion. […]
Here’s a video discussing the meaning of “Citizen of a State.” This rounds out our videos on diversity jurisdiction. Diversity basics: “Citizen of a State” Video on court interpretations of the phrase “Citizen of a State,” which is relevant to diversity jurisdiction. Topics include: Relevant language from Article III & 1332 Scenarios analyzing U.S. Citizen […]
New videos are available on my YouTube channel. Details are below. Diversity advanced: amount in controversy This video explores the “amount in controversy” (AIC) requirement of 28 U.S.C. 1332(a). Topics include: Basics of the AIC The “St. Paul Mercury” test Examples of where the AIC can and cannot be met Measuring the AIC for cases seeking […]
Diversity problems and handouts Diversity handout Diversity jurisdiction problems Diversity jurisdiction explanations Diversity screencasts Diversity basics: “Citizen of a State” Video on court interpretations of the phrase “Citizen of a State,” which is relevant to diversity jurisdiction. Topics include: Relevant language from Article III & 1332 Scenarios analyzing U.S. Citizen + domiciled in a State […]
