BUS250: FIRACT Method
How to Break Down Legal Cases for Class Discussion
(Facts, Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion, Take-home message; bullet points are fine):
- Facts (what are the facts relevant to deciding the case?)
- Issue (what is the precise legal issue that must be resolved in the case?)
- Rule of Law (what is the applicable legal principle explained by the court)? What does it require or prohibit?
- Analysis (here, you apply the relevant Facts to the applicable Rule of Law)
- Conclusion (based on your Analysis above, does the employer or employee prevail? Why?)
- Take-home message (what should we learn from this case that is applicable to future management conduct?)