The ALAC Method and Beyond.pdf Answering Bar Questions

The ALAC Method and
Beyond: Answering Law
School Exam Questions

BEFORE TAKING THE EXAM
STUDY THE COVERAGE OF THE EXAM
➢ Familiarize yourself with the provisions
included in the coverage.
➢ Read the assigned cases.
➢ CODAL AND DOCTRINE

RELATE THE QUESTIONS OR FACTS
TO THE COVERAGE OF YOUR EXAM
❖ What topic, based on the coverage, is related
to the question?
❖ How will the topic be applied to the question?

CHECK FOR THE KEYWORDS
WITHIN THE FACTS & QUESTIONS
❖ A legal problem in the exam will always hand
in something to every examinee. Whether it
be a word, a phrase, or even a legal
provision, students must consider the same
and determine whether it is relevant to the
answer they have in mind.

ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS
❖ A common problem of law student is that they
tend to answer first before they organize their
thoughts. So, the tendency is that he/she will
just run around the bush.

WRITE LEGIBLY AND PROVIDE
SIZABLE MARGINS
❖ The students must leave a margin on both
sides of the test booklets.
❖ The student must write clearly. Grammatical
errors may affect the grades an examiner
may give to the student.

REMEMBER ALAC AND KISS
A – ANSWER
L – LEGAL BASIS
A – ANALYSIS/ APPLICATION
C - CONCLUSION

ANSWERING IN NEGATIVE:
❖ The argument of Mayor D is untenable.
❖ The contention of Mayor D is not correct.
❖ The argument of Mayor D is totally misplaced.
❖ The argument is bereft of merit.

ANSWERING IN POSITIVE:
❖ The argument of Mayor R is meritorious.
❖ The argument is impressed with merit.
❖ The argument of Mayor R is tenable.
❖ The argument of Mayor R is correct.

EMPHASIZING CASE DOCTRINE
AND JURISPRUDENCE:
❖ In the case of People vs BBB, the Supreme Court
ruled that …
❖ Well entrenched is the principle/doctrine that …
❖ Settled is the rule …
❖ Based on jurisprudence… or Case law dictates
❖ The law/rule/doctrine provides …

KISS – KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SHORT
Answer:
No, the contention of AFP is not correct. (ANSWER)
The law provides that judicial declaration of presumptive death is only necessary for
the purpose of remarriage. (LAW)
In this case, AFPs contention that W should file a judicial declaration of presumptive
death in order for her to claim the death benefits of H is
wrong.(Analysis/Application of the law to the given facts)
Therefore, judicial declaration of presumptive death is not necessary in claiming the
death benefits of H by W. (Conclusion)

KISS – KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SHORT
Your answer should demonstrate your ability to analyze the facts,
apply the pertinent laws and jurisprudence, and arrive at a sound
or logical conclusion. Always support your answer with the pertinent
laws, rules, jurisprudence, and the facts.
A mere “Yes” or “No” answer without any corresponding explanation or
discussion has no credit. Thus, always briefly, but fully explain your
answers although the question does not expressly ask for an
explanation.

IF YOU ARE ASKED TO ENUMERATE
EXAMPLE:
What are the two primary sources of law?
ANSWER:
The two primary sources of law are the following, to wit:
a. Statutes; and
b. Jurisprudence.

DOs AND DON’Ts THAT YOU NEED
TO REMEMBER
DOs:
❖ Answer in complete sentence;
❖ Use proper spacing;
❖ Write legibly;
❖ Make sure you write the correct spelling
and correct subject verb agreement.

DOs AND DON’Ts THAT YOU NEED
TO REMEMBER
DON’Ts:
❖ No markings;
❖ Do not use bullet format in answering;
❖ Avoid using abbreviations; and
❖ Do not leave any item unanswered.

EXAMPLE:
ANSWER IN
NEGATIVE
Criminal Law I

EXAMPLE:
ASKED TO
EXPLAIN
Basic Legal
and Judicial
Ethics

EXAMPLE: WHEN YOU ARE ASKED TO DECIDE

EXAMPLE:
NEGATIVE
ANSWER
Persons
and Family
Law

EXAMPLE:
NEGATIVE
ANSWER
Criminal
Procedure

EXAMPLE:
NEGATIVE
ANSWER
CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW II

“Ang isang bagay ay
natututuhan kapag
pinag-aaralan”
Richie A. Saranza

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