Case Brief Assignment

Case Brief Assignment 
Case Brief Assignment Rubric

1. 1. Facts of the Case – ___________
   8-10 – The facts of the case are accurately summarized. Each main point is presented and clearly organized. 6-7 – The facts of the case are summarized. Main points are moderately organized.
   4-5 – The facts of the case are confusing in places or mentioned in a confusing order, representing a lack of effective organization.
   1-3 – Some facts of the case are summarized, but important facts are missing.
   0 – The facts of the case are not presented.
2. 2. Issue(s) – ___________
   4-5 – The legal issue(s)/question(s) of law are clearly stated and fully developed.
   1-3 – The legal issue(s)/question(s) of law are present and moderately well-developed. 0 – No legal issue(s)/question(s) of law are present.
3. 3. Holding – __________
   4-5 – The holding is accurately identified. 1-3 – The holding not accurately identified. 0 – No holding is present.
4. 4. Reasoning – _____________
   8-10 –The court’s reasoning/rationale is presented clearly and is well-organized. Every main point made by the court is present.
   6-7 – The court’s reasoning is clearly stated and organized. Most main points are present.
   4-5 – The court’s reasoning is confusing in places, representing a lack of effective organization. Some main points are present.
   1-3 – The court’s reasoning is confusing and disorganized. Several main points are missing.
   0 – The court’s reasoning is not presented.
5. 5. Instructions –
   4-5 – Followed all instructions

1-3 – Followed some instructions 0 – Did not follow instructions

6. 6. Grammar/Spelling –
   4-5 – 0-4 grammatical/spelling errors
   1-3 – 5-8 grammatical/spelling errors
   0 – More than 9 grammatical/spelling errors