Mnemonic Device:

• CREAC

Explanation: To remember the general & preferred format in persuasive legal writing (e.g., Trial Brief on a Motion).

• C – State Conclusion on the issue (legal question).
• R – Rule of Law applied in making conclusion.
• E – Explanation of the Rule of Law (usually by pointing out its application by the courts in similar cases).
• A – Application of the Rule of Law to the facts of the present case.
• C – Restate conclusion as summary of the outcome derived from the Application to the present case.

Additional Note: When writing an objective legal document (e.g., interoffice memorandum), there may be variations in using CREAC or IRAC, depending on preference.