Bar Tip of the Week: 5 Counterargument Tips
The Art of the Counterargument With a majority of issues on the bar exam, there will be at least one element that requires a counterargument. Remember to place your counterargument directly before your conclusion. ONE Back to the basics. Remember what a counterargument is: When you counter-argue, you present a possible argument against your argument or some aspect of your reasoning. TWO You do not need to make one up, instead use the facts. If the facts are not there, do not force it. Be reasonable: Would everyone in the courtroom laugh if I made this argument? THREE Make it real. Confront the difficulty, do not sweep it under the rug! You will be a lawyer soon, if you have a client that has a claim, you would certainly inform him/her of any potential counterarguments the opposing party could make. FOUR Bring it back. You have to finish strong, with your argument, not the counter. Return to your argument by ann...