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cold-call-prep

Generate ranked Socratic questions and drill law case answers.

Updated May 26, 2026
Search Tags:#socratic method#legal education#law school#case briefing#cold call#question prediction#class prep
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill cold-call-prep-yachela
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cold-call-prep
Source: https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar/tree/main/law-student/skills/cold-call-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill cold-call-prep-yachela

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cold-call preparation helps you close the gap between having read a case once and being able to answer the professor’s most likely follow-up questions under pressure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question prediction from reading context: Identifies the assigned case plus citation, professor, and where the case sits in the syllabus, then forecasts 6-10 likely Socratic questions (weighted to professor tendencies when available).
  • Socratic drilling loop: Runs a question-by-question drill that prioritizes reasoning over guessing, nudging you toward the facts, procedural posture, holding, and limiting principles you may have missed.
  • Confidence-aware gaps & re-read prompts: Produces a post-drill summary (strong/shaky/missed) and a targeted checklist of what to re-check before class, including when to revisit dissent or key passages.

Quick Start

Ask an assistant to run the cold-call-prep skill for your class reading by providing the case name and citation (or pasting the assigned excerpt) and your professor or course context.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-call-prep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare for law school cold calls using the Socratic method?▼

Law school cold call prep requires predicting likely Socratic questions from assigned casebook readings and drilling your answers. This skill generates 6-10 ranked questions based on case details and professor tendencies to simulate the classroom experience.

What is the best way to predict professor questions for a case briefing?▼

Predicting professor questions for case briefing involves analyzing case facts, procedural posture, holding, and policy. This skill loads class and professor preferences to generate weighted question predictions across these dimensions for targeted class preparation.

How do I practice Socratic method questions before class?▼

Practicing Socratic method questions involves running an interactive drilling loop that elicits your reasoning without giving direct answers. This skill guides you through facts, holding, and limiting principles to strengthen your analytical responses.

Can I get a checklist of what to re-read after a cold call drill?▼

A re-read checklist after a cold call drill identifies your strong, shaky, and missed areas. This skill produces a confidence-based summary and targeted checklist indicating when to revisit dissents or key passages before class.

Do I need to load professor preferences to generate case briefing questions?▼

Loading professor preferences enhances case briefing question generation by weighting predictions to professor tendencies. This skill requires loading context from a local CLAUDE.md file and collecting case details to accurately forecast likely Socratic questions.

Why does cold call prep focus on reasoning instead of giving direct answers?▼

Cold call prep focuses on reasoning because the Socratic method evaluates your ability to articulate analytical logic under pressure. This skill nudges you toward missed facts and limiting principles rather than providing answers, building classroom confidence.

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