The case studies in this class are designed to consider the legal and financial ramifications of modern events.  These events are sometimes developing from policy directives to legal cases.  The impact can be enormous so one should not attempt to make an overarching comprehensive dissertation about them.  Instead, students should focus on the immediate stage of the event and attempt to find metrics that support the student’s theory of the impact.  In the case of pre-litigation, a student can research sources, even if less than academic (please avoid Wikipedia, however).  Oftentimes pundits can provide authoritative sources even if their cause-effect diagnosis seems misplaced or biased.  Don’t shy away from sources you may disagree with!  

If instead, you are analyzing a case using IRAC, then the analysis will be the pleadings.  If the case has not been decided (no Court ruling) the pleadings will consist of the Complaint and Answer and their exhibits.  If two different Courts have decided two different ways (such as conflicting decisions in two different Federal District Courts) then you can compare the decisions.  Finally, if the US Supreme Court has decided the Case (and thus clearing out conflicting decisions, if any) you will analyze the US Supreme Court case.  

No matter which method you choose your analysis should be 5-7 pages.  If it is a subject matter only analysis (not a case using IRAC) you must use APA formatting and cannot be less than 7 pages, including cover and bibliography.  You must cite all authority and sources.