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?
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 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?
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 concise? Can you eliminate any words without changing the meaning?
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 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?