irac-practice

Grade law student essays using an IRAC structure rubric.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill irac-practice-anthropics
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Skill: irac-practice
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/law-student/skills/irac-practice
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill irac-practice-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps law students improve their IRAC-style exam/essay performance by grading structure and identifying what to fix, without rewriting or providing a model answer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC structure grading: checks issue-spotting, rule accuracy, analysis depth, and organization (IRAC/CRAC order and paragraphing).
  • Confidence-aware feedback: marks uncertain rule calls as [UNCERTAIN] or [VERIFY] and restricts substantive grading when jurisdiction/area is unclear.
  • Pattern tracking across sessions: appends results to a session tracker and surfaces recurring weaknesses after multiple essays.
  • Safety guardrails for real-matter requests: detects real-world facts and escalates toward legal help rather than producing advice.

Quick Start

Use the irac-practice skill to grade your IRAC essay by pasting the prompt (or pointing to the draft) and then pasting your written answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about irac-practice

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

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How do I grade my law essay using the IRAC structure?

To grade your law essay using the IRAC structure, paste your exam prompt and written answer into the skill. It evaluates issue spotting, rule accuracy, analysis depth, and organization, returning structured feedback with a pass, borderline, or not-yet band.

What is IRAC essay grading feedback and how does it work?

IRAC essay grading feedback assesses legal analysis structure by checking paragraphing, issue spotting, and rule application. The skill grades your draft directly, identifies top fixes, and appends results to a persistent tracker to detect recurring weaknesses across sessions.

Can I use this to grade legal essays without rewriting my draft?

Yes, you can grade legal essays without rewriting your draft. The skill evaluates your existing text against an IRAC rubric and provides targeted feedback and ranked fixes, deliberately avoiding rewriting your answer or providing a model answer.

Does the IRAC grader support practice prompts for issue spotting?

Yes, the IRAC grader supports practice prompts for issue spotting by generating hypothetical scenarios for you to answer. It then evaluates your written response on rule accuracy and analysis application, appending the session outcome to your tracker.

What happens if the IRAC grader is uncertain about a legal rule?

If the IRAC grader is uncertain about a legal rule, it marks the feedback with [UNCERTAIN] or [VERIFY] tags. It also restricts substantive grading when the jurisdiction or legal area is unclear to maintain confidence disciplines.

When should I avoid using an automated IRAC essay grader?

You should avoid using an automated IRAC essay grader for real-world legal matters. The skill includes safety guardrails that detect real-world facts and escalate toward professional legal help rather than producing substantive advice.