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How to structure an answer

This seminar series focuses on the essential skills needed to structure effective legal answers in crime and problem-solving contexts. Participants will learn to read and interpret scenarios, statutes, and case law, all while extracting key material facts. The seminars emphasize the importance of understanding relevant laws such as the Theft Act, including concepts of actus reus and mens rea. Attendees will engage in analyzing model answers, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and refining their legal writing skills for precise, clear conclusions.

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How to structure an answer

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  1. How to structure an answer Crime and Problem Solving

  2. So where are we now? • Seminar 1: reading the scenario and extracting the “material facts” • Seminar 2: reading a statute: • Noted number of offences and • Elements of offences • Applied law to facts • Seminar 3: reading cases: • What do the cases add to the statute?

  3. But how do we write an answer? • Read the two answers in front of you on the Theft Act • Which do you think is the best answer • Why?

  4. Ask yourself the following questions:- • Can you understand the relevant law on theft? • Is there a definition of theft? • What is the actus reus? • What is the mens rea? • Do you understand how the law applies to the facts? • Has Kim committed the actus reus? • Does she have the mens rea? • Do you understand the conclusion? • Is there a definite answer?

  5. Writing a good answer • Introduction • The scope of the answer • Main body • Set out relevant law • Cite relevant authorities • Set out material facts • Apply law to facts • Identify problem areas • Conclusion

  6. Look at paras 4 and 5 • Highlight in different colours • The setting out of the law • The material facts • The application of the law to the facts

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