What is IRAC/CRAC/IREAC?

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These are methods for organizing legal analysis so that the reader can follow your argument.  Your LRW (Legal Research and Writing) professor may use another variation.

  • IRAC (pronounced eye rack) stands for Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion.  
  • CRAC (pronounced crack) is Conclusion, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion. 
  • IREAC (pronounced eye-re-ack) is Issue, Rule, Explanation, Application, and Conclusion.

  • Last Updated Feb 04, 2025
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  • Answered By Megan Garton

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