Friday, December 7, 2012

The February 2013 Bar Exam: How to Write the MPT

The last step is to write the MPT problem. Here is how you incorporate the last steps.

Begin to Write Your Answer

Review the Task memo and make sure your outline incorporated or accounted for each required issue; note the relevant facts; cite applicable legal authority; account for how the law and facts support your theory; and if appropriate, cite contrary authority and distinguish it.

Review the Instruction Memo quickly to verify your task format and its required components

Write the Required Response

After completing your reading of the Library and File, you’re ready to begin the task of writing. Your job is to discuss the issues and the controlling rule of law. Here is where you get your points. Don’t waste time by reciting the facts or providing needless background information.

Answer the question that was asked of you

Adopt the tone and format required for the task

Write persuasive subject headings including stating the legal conclusion you want the court to reach and the factual basis on which it can do so; write each point heading as a conclusory statement combining the law with the relevant facts; and write in a coherent, logical and persuasive thesis sentence.

Give adequate treatment to the cases in the Library.

Avoid copying passages from cases or statutes.

Make the relevant arguments on how the law and the facts support your theory

Make sure the contrary authority has been cited and distinguished.

Cite to the appropriate authorities for statements of the rule.

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