draft

Generate first-draft legal clinic documents from templates and case notes.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill draft-yachela
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Skill: draft
Source: https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar/tree/main/legal-clinic/skills/draft
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill draft-yachela

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Students and supervised legal teams waste time writing first drafts instead of focusing on legal analysis and strategy, while formatting and jurisdiction specifics vary by matter.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • First-draft document generation: Produces starting-point drafts (motions, letters, petitions, declarations) from clinic templates and client/case notes so the student can draft strategically.
  • Jurisdiction-aware formatting: Applies the state/court/local rules and caption/service requirements loaded into CLAUDE.md, while flagging gaps when local rules may be missing.
  • Missing facts and uncertainty flags: Inserts clear [FACT NEEDED], [VERIFY], and [UNCERTAIN] markers and prevents guessing by routing student follow-up work.
  • Supervision routing and student checklist: Reinforces the clinic’s supervision style and includes a student review checklist to support attorney review before any filing or external sending.

Quick Start

Provide the document type (for example, eviction-answer) plus the intake summary or case notes, and ask the skill to draft the first version using your jurisdiction rules from CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about draft

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a first-draft legal clinic document from intake notes?

To generate first-draft legal clinic documents, you provide the document type and case notes so the skill can select the correct practice-area template, apply jurisdiction-aware formatting, and produce a draft with missing fact flags. It requires loading your clinic rules from CLAUDE.md first.

How does legal drafting handle missing case facts and uncertainties?

Legal drafting handles missing facts by inserting explicit [FACT NEEDED], [VERIFY], and [UNCERTAIN] flags into the document. This prevents the AI from inventing information and routes students to follow up on specific gaps before attorney review.

Can I use document templates for eviction answers and demand letters with local court rules?

Yes, document templates for eviction answers, demand letters, and petitions apply jurisdiction-aware formatting based on local court rules. The skill uses your CLAUDE.md context to enforce state and local caption or service requirements, flagging any missing jurisdictional rules.

What is the best way to ensure attorney supervision during clinic workflow drafting?

The best way to ensure attorney supervision is using a skill that reinforces supervision routing and generates a student review checklist. This checklist must be completed before any draft moves to attorney review or external filing.

Does first-draft legal document generation work without a configured CLAUDE.md file?

No, first-draft generation requires a configured CLAUDE.md file to load your clinic's context, supervision style, and jurisdiction rules. Without it, the skill cannot apply local formatting or route work correctly for attorney review.