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