How To Use IRAC Method On Law School Exams

Learn how to utilize the IRAC method to succeed on your law school exams.

The IRAC method is a commonly used method for writing law school exam answers. The letters in IRAC stands for the following words:

I = issue
R = rule
A = analysis
C = conclusion

The IRAC method is formulaic. To use IRAC one essentially fills in the blanks of the following formula for each issue that one spots: "The issue is ___________. The rule is ___________. A court would analyze it as follows: [apply the law to the facts]. In conclusion, ___________ will likely win."

The IRAC method, in its most basic form, is not the best way to answer exam questions. It is a bit too simplistic and formulaic. However, it is a great start for learning how to answer law school exam questions. Further, as you practice it, (and as we show you below) you will find yourself improving the analysis section significantly in order to write a sophisticated exam answer.

In this video, we cover each section of IRAC to show you how to use it on law school exams!

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