case-brief

Generate retention-ready case briefs from pasted text or guided recollection.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill case-brief-anthropics
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: case-brief
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/law-student/skills/case-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill case-brief-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Case briefs are hard to write consistently, and writing from memory can produce incorrect holdings that derail outlines and exams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Student-first scaffolding: asks what the student already got (facts, issue, holding, reasoning) and provides a brief template to fill in their own words.
  • Holding-first drill-me mode: prompts the student to state the holding first, then verifies and tightens the rest.
  • Source-aware extraction when text is pasted: if the full case text is provided, it extracts holding and reasoning from the material shown rather than inventing them.
  • Uncertainty and verification discipline: when only a case name is given, it flags unclear lines with VERIFY/UNCERTAIN markers and strongly recommends checking the actual case and course framing.
  • Format calibration: uses the student’s preferences from the law-student CLAUDE.md profile to match the expected brief depth and structure.

Quick Start

Ask for a case brief by saying brief [case name or citation] and paste the case text if you have it.

Frequently Asked Questions about case-brief

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

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How do I write a case brief from pasted case text without getting the holding wrong?

To write a case brief from pasted text, paste the reading material and the system extracts the holding and reasoning directly from the source. This source-aware extraction prevents inventing incorrect rules and ensures your legal summary remains accurate.

What is the best way to prepare a legal case brief when I only have a case name?

When preparing a legal case brief with only a case name, the system flags unclear lines with VERIFY or UNCERTAIN markers. This verification discipline strongly recommends checking the actual case text and course framing to avoid incorrect legal conclusions.

Can I use a case brief generator to scaffold my own legal outline instead of writing from memory?

Yes, you can use this tool to scaffold legal outlines instead of writing from memory. It prompts you to state the holding, issue, and reasoning in your own words, then provides a template to fill in rather than generating the entire brief automatically.

How does drill-me mode work for law school exam preparation?

Drill-me mode for law school exam preparation prompts you to state the case holding first. It then verifies your answer and tightens the rest of your brief, reinforcing active recall and retention for deep reading practice and outlining.

Does the case brief format adapt to my law school outlining preferences?

Yes, the case brief format adapts to your law school outlining preferences. It uses your student profile settings to calibrate the expected brief depth and structure, ensuring the output matches your specific course framing and workflow requirements.