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issue-interview

Guide self-represented individuals through structured legal intake interviews.

27|5|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#interview#preparation#pro se#legal aid#legal issues#self-help
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harvard-lil/skills-hub-demo --skill issue-interview
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: issue-interview
Source: https://github.com/harvard-lil/skills-hub-demo/tree/main/skills/pro-se/issue-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harvard-lil/skills-hub-demo --skill issue-interview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and rubric (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps individuals without lawyers understand their legal situation, identify potential legal issues, and prepare for productive conversations with legal professionals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Intake: Guides users through a clear, plain-language interview to gather essential details about their situation.
  • Issue Identification: Helps identify likely legal issues based on the user's description, explaining them in simple terms.
  • Deadline Awareness: Flags time-sensitive matters and emphasizes the need for prompt action.
  • Preparation for Counsel: Advises users on what information and documents to gather and what to expect when seeking professional legal help.
  • Use Case: A person receives an eviction notice and is unsure of their rights or what to do next. This Skill helps them understand the notice, identify potential issues, and prepare to speak with a legal aid attorney.

Quick Start

Use the issue-interview skill to help me understand my landlord's notice and what steps I should take.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-interview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare for a legal aid interview without a lawyer?▼

To prepare for a legal aid interview without a lawyer, use a structured intake process to gather essential details, identify your legal issues in plain language, and collect relevant documents before speaking with a professional.

What is the best way to understand my legal issue as a pro se individual?▼

The best way to understand your legal issue as a pro se individual is to complete a structured intake interview that clarifies your situation, explains potential problems in simple terms, and flags time-sensitive matters.

How do I know if my legal issue has a strict deadline?▼

To know if your legal issue has a strict deadline, describe your situation through an issue identification process that flags time-sensitive matters and emphasizes the need for prompt action to protect your rights.

Can I get legal advice for an eviction notice through an automated intake interview?▼

You cannot get legal advice through an automated intake interview, but it can help you understand the eviction notice, identify potential issues, and prepare you to seek professional legal counsel.

What information do I need to gather before speaking with a legal professional?▼

Before speaking with a legal professional, you need to gather essential details and documents about your situation, guided by an intake process that educates you on what to expect when seeking legal help.

When should I seek legal counsel for a self-help legal problem?▼

You should seek legal counsel for a self-help legal problem immediately after identifying your issues and recognizing time-sensitive matters, using an intake interview to orient and connect you to appropriate resources.

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