Format intent

Case Brief Format for Law School

A useful case brief format gives you enough structure for class without turning every case into a long memo. Start with the sections your professor asks for, then keep each section short enough to review before class.

Standard case brief format

Case Name:
Citation:
Court:
Course:

Facts:

Issue:

Rule:

Analysis:

Holding:

Reasoning:

Class Notes:

Format choices

Use FIRAC when the facts need to come first. Use IRAC when your class emphasizes issue, rule, application, and conclusion. Use CREAC when you want a more memo-like explanation with a conclusion at the front and end.

CaseBriefKit is an educational writing aid for law school notes, not legal advice.