• The memorandum header adheres to the instructions in the Legal Memorandum Guide. This includes the correct format and content.
  • Does the memorandum have the correct layout of the header, matching the layout and directions from the Legal Memorandum Guide?
  • Is the content of the memorandum header correct?
  • Are “To”, “CC”, FROM, DATE, RE all correctly labeled, in bold capital letters?
  • Is the addressee correct, including the correct title? Is the CC addressed to the correct person, with their correct title?
  • Does the reference (RE) line have a description of the case concisely stated as a legal statement?

Comments for the memorandum header

• The document layout adheres to the instructions in the Legal Memorandum Guide. This includes the correct format and content.
  • Is the body of the memorandum laid out following the Legal Memorandum Guide, including all section titles?
  • Does the document include two appendices, each on its own page?
  • Are the appendices titled correctly?

Comments for the document layout

• The Question Presented is located correctly in the document and is formatted like a legal question. It is stated clearly, concisely, and completely.

• • Is the Question Presented stated as a legal question?
  • Is the Question Presented concise or can you eliminate any words without changing the meaning?
  • In the Question Presented clear or would rewording the question make it easier to understand?

Comments for the Question Presented

• The Brief Answer to the question is located correctly in the document and is formatted as the answer to a legal question. It is stated clearly, concisely and completely
  • Is the Brief Answer stated as an answer to a legal question?
  • Is the Brief Answer concise? Can you eliminate any words without changing the meaning?
  • In the Brief Answer clear? Would rewording the answer make it easier to understand?

Comments for the Brief Answer section

• The Facts section is located correctly in the document. It clearly, concisely, and completely presents the data you were provided.
  • Does the Facts section accurately and completely present the information provided?
  • Can you change the wording or organization of this section to make the content clearer?
  • Can you eliminate or replace words or phrases to make the section more concise while maintaining or enhancing the meaning?

Comments for the Facts section

• The appendices are located and identified correctly. Each appendix is on its own page and contains the correct information.
  • Do the appendices each start on a new page?
  • Do the appendices each have a title as shown in the Legal Memorandum Guide?
  • Does Appendix B include a typewritten copy of the calculations completed?
  • Do the statistical calculations use the correct approach and obtain the correct outcome?