irac-practice

Grade student IRAC essays for structure, issue spotting, rule accuracy, and analysis depth.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill irac-practice-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: irac-practice
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/law-student/skills/irac-practice
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill irac-practice-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps students improve IRAC-style legal writing by grading whether their essay has the correct structure, issue-spotting, rule accuracy, and analysis organization—without rewriting the essay for them.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC structure grading: Checks whether the answer follows IRAC/CRAC order, uses topic sentences, and is organized so the grader can follow the logic.
  • Issue-spotting feedback: Identifies issues spotted, missed, or misidentified relative to the provided hypo.
  • Rule accuracy and application checks: Flags incomplete, incorrect, or unverifiable rules, and evaluates whether the student mapped rules to specific facts.
  • Track patterns across sessions: Appends results to a per-student tracker and surfaces recurring weaknesses after multiple practice runs.

Quick Start

Use /law-student:irac-practice and paste the IRAC hypo and your written answer to receive structured feedback plus a ranked top-three set of fixes.

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 get feedback on my IRAC essay structure?

To get IRAC essay feedback, paste your written answer alongside a legal hypo. The skill grades structure, issue spotting, rule accuracy, and analysis organization, returning a ranked top-three set of fixes without rewriting your essay.

What is the best way to check if I spotted all the issues in a legal hypo?

Checking issue spotting requires comparing your written answer against the original hypo. The skill identifies issues you spotted, missed, or misidentified, providing structured feedback to improve your legal writing accuracy.

Can I track my legal writing weaknesses across multiple practice essays?

You can track legal writing patterns across sessions because the skill appends grading results to a per-student tracker. After multiple practice runs, it surfaces recurring weaknesses in your IRAC structure and rule application.

How does rule application grading work for legal writing practice?

Rule application grading evaluates whether you mapped specific rules to the facts of the hypo. The skill flags incomplete, incorrect, or unverifiable rules with [VERIFY] or [UNCERTAIN] tags to highlight areas needing further study.

Do I need to provide my own practice hypo to grade my IRAC essay?

You do not need to provide your own hypo. The skill applies its grading workflow to both student-provided hypos and skill-generated practice prompts during legal-writing study sessions.

What does IRAC structure grading check in my legal essay?

IRAC structure grading checks whether your answer follows IRAC or CRAC order, uses topic sentences, and maintains logical organization. This ensures a grader can easily follow the legal reasoning presented in your essay.