Winning Applications

Winning Applications

Learn how to craft an application, the A in CREAC, that gets you top marks.

Transcript

Welcome to Winning Applications! Previously, we advised you to structure your discussion of each issue using the CREAC format. CREAC stands for Conclusion, Rule, Explanation, Application, and Conclusion. This lesson is all about the A in CREAC, the application.

The application, true to its name, applies the governing legal rules to the material facts, explaining the rationale behind whatever conclusion you reached. The application is by far the most critical part of your answer, because that’s...

Lessons

1. Introduction
  • Welcome to Acing Your Law Exam
2. Preparing from Day One
  • The Preparation Marathon
  • The Five Traits of Highly Successful Law Students
  • Reading Cases like a Rock Star
  • Briefing Cases Efficiently
  • Using Class Time Effectively
  • Outlining to Win
  • Catching Up When You're Behind
3. Knowing What to Expect and Keeping Your Focus
  • Common Essay Questions
  • Demystifying the Curve
  • Surviving Exam Season
  • Exam Aftermath: The Final Hurdle
  • Looking Back to Move Ahead
4. Exam Day Strategies
  • Budgeting Your Exam Time Wisely
  • Understanding the Questions and Facts
  • Spotting the Issues
  • Organizing Your Answer
5. Writing Winning Essay Answers
  • The Professor's Expectations
  • The CREAC Format
  • Winning Applications
  • What to Do When You Don't Know
6. Handling Unusual Exam Formats
  • Multiple-Choice Questions (Part 1)
  • Multiple-Choice Questions (Part 2)
  • True-False Questions
  • Open-Book and Take-Home Exams