cold-call-prep

Predicts professor cold-call questions and drills law students Socratically on assigned cases.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill cold-call-prep-tk1cntt
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Skill: cold-call-prep
Source: https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe/tree/main/docs/claude-for-legal-main/law-student/skills/cold-call-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tk1cntt/PhapChe --skill cold-call-prep-tk1cntt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Law students face cold-calls in class having read a case only once, while professors know it deeply. This Skill predicts the questions a professor is likely to ask on an assigned case and drills the student Socratically, surfacing weak spots before class. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Question Prediction: Generates 6-10 likely cold-call questions across Facts, Holding, Reasoning, Application, and Policy categories, weighted by the professor's known tendencies from the student's config file. - Socratic Drilling: Asks questions one at a time, pushes back on sloppy answers, narrows when the student is stuck, and never gives away answers. - Post-Drill Summary: Produces a strong/shaky/missed breakdown with specific re-reading recommendations and the top questions likely to come up in class. - Use Case: A student says "cold call Palsgraf for Torts tomorrow" — the Skill predicts likely questions, drills them, and flags that they couldn't state the holding, telling them to re-read the proximate cause section. ## Quick Start Tell the assistant "prep me for a cold call on [case name] for [class]" or paste the case text and ask to be drilled on it.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-call-prep

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

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How do I prepare for a law school cold call with AI?

Provide the case name or paste the case text, and the Skill predicts 6-10 likely professor questions across facts, holding, reasoning, application, and policy. It then drills you Socratically, asking questions and pushing back rather than giving answers.

How does Socratic drilling work for case preparation?

The Skill asks one question at a time and waits for your answer. If you're right but sloppy it asks you to explain the reasoning; if you're wrong it asks narrowing questions instead of revealing the answer; if you're lost it tells you to re-read the case.

Can it predict questions if I only give a case name?

Yes, but predictions are based on general knowledge of the case and flagged as uncertain where details are unclear. Pasting the case text or casebook treatment produces questions grounded in the actual text.

Does cold-call prep replace reading the case?

No. The Skill explicitly requires that you have read the case, since drilling tests comprehension of material you've absorbed. If you haven't read it, the Skill directs you to read first rather than guess through questions.

Can this help with a real legal problem like my lease or ticket?

No. The Skill detects real-situation triggers like real names, dollar amounts, or deadlines and stops, explaining it cannot give legal advice. It directs you to legal aid, a school clinic, or a licensed attorney instead.