Applying the law It is not enough to simply state the principles of law that are relevant to a problem-based question. it is necessary to apply the principles to the facts of the problem. \\ his is similar to the position which arises in practice. A client who seek's legal advice will not just want to know what the law states the client will be primarily concerned with how the law applies to his or her given fact situation. It is imperative, therefore, that in answering the problem based question you show how the rele ant client is affected by the law. In other words, you should clearly state the consequences that flow from the application of particular provisions and case law to the particular fact situation