Grading Rubric for a Case Brief

Name ____________________

Case Name _______________

Case Citation ______________

____ 20 points - are the facts clear, easy to understand, and succinct - the parties identified ?

____ 20 points - is the dispute between parties clearly outlined and framed ? (ISSUE)

____ 20 points - is the set of legal rules - cases and/or codes and legal operative language clearly defined

____ 20 points - are the arguments made by both sides, both parties clearly outlined, and the Court rationale

____ 20 points - is the significance (long lasting effect) of the case concisely described?

total points = 100

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grading scale:__

20 points - yes, very well done

15 points - pretty good, but missing an element

10 points - some points but missing important elements

5 points - a little work done, but really misses the point and most of the elements