Parts of a Legal Argument

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In this lesson, you will learn the five parts of a legal argument. 

The parts of an argument

• The introduction: Tell the court what the case is about and what you want the court to conclude.
• The relevant facts
• The law or laws upon which you’re basing your argument
• Your legal position or premise: Why should you win? You should know the answer to this and be able to articulate it.
• Conclusion: State the logical result of the law and facts.

Transcript

There are five parts of a legal argument.

1. The first is the introduction. Tell the court in a sentence or two, what the case is about and what you want the court to conclude.
2. Then, state the pertinent facts of the case. While doing so, be clear, fair, and concise.
3. What is the law or laws upon which you\’re basing your argument? State that law.
4. State your legal position or premise by comparing the facts of your case to appellate case law.
5. In a sentence or two, state the logical result of the law and facts you\’ve presented. In other words, describe how an appellate court might rule on the point.