case-brief

Create structured legal case briefs by extracting language from case texts.

2|1|Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill case-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: case-brief
Source: https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/law-student/skills/case-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill case-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of drafting legal case briefs, helping students and professionals remember key case details efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Briefing: Provides a scaffolded template for facts, issues, holdings, and reasoning.
  • Source Extraction: Extracts verbatim language from case texts for accuracy.
  • Use Case: A law student pastes a case text and uses this Skill to generate a structured brief for study or outlines.

Quick Start

Paste the full case text into the input and follow the prompts to fill in each section of the brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about case-brief

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured legal case brief from case text?

To create a structured legal case brief, paste the full case text into the input and follow the prompts to fill in each section. This scaffolded process guides you through extracting facts, issues, holdings, and reasoning for study or outlines.

What is the best way to extract verbatim language for a case brief?

The best way to extract verbatim language for a case brief is to paste the full case text into the tool, which then extracts relevant language directly from the source to ensure accuracy in your study materials.

Can I use a case brief template for organizing law school exams?

Yes, you can use a case brief template for organizing law school exams. It provides a scaffolded structure for facts, issues, holdings, and reasoning, specifically helping law students memorize and organize case details efficiently.

Do I need to manually format case facts and holdings when studying?

You do not need to manually format case facts and holdings when studying. The guided briefing feature automatically provides a scaffolded template, prompting you to fill in each section to streamline the drafting process.

Does this case brief tool work with pasted text from any legal case?

The case brief tool works with any legal case text provided in the input. By pasting the full case text, the tool facilitates the creation of detailed briefs by extracting relevant language and guiding you through key elements.