legal-writing

Provide structural and analysis-depth feedback on legal writing drafts without rewriting content.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill legal-writing-anthropics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: legal-writing
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/law-student/skills/legal-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill legal-writing-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Legal writing drafts often fail on organization and analysis linkage rather than on “wording,” so students need targeted feedback that improves structure without replacing their own work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural, never-rewriting critique: Reviews organization, thesis/claim placement, transitions, and paragraph-level architecture for memos, briefs, papers, and exam essays.
  • Depth & reasoning checks: Assesses whether rules are stated accurately, whether application connects facts to reasoning, and whether counterarguments are addressed; marks uncertain substantive calls with [VERIFY].
  • Clarity and citation discipline: Flags conclusory phrasing, passive/wordiness issues, and common citation-form problems, with [VERIFY] for edge cases; tracks feedback patterns across sessions.

Quick Start

Paste your memo or upload a draft and ask for feedback on your structure and analysis depth using the prompt: feedback on my memo: [paste draft OR path to file].

Frequently Asked Questions about legal-writing

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

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How do I get structural feedback on my legal writing draft without changing my own words?

Structural feedback on legal writing drafts evaluates organization, thesis placement, and analysis depth without rewriting your content. It reviews paragraph architecture and rule application, flagging conclusory phrasing while preserving your original wording throughout the critique process.

Can I get feedback on my law school memo or brief to check if my analysis is deep enough?

Feedback on law school memos and briefs assesses analysis depth by checking whether rules are stated accurately and if application connects facts to reasoning. It flags conclusory phrasing and marks uncertain substantive calls with [VERIFY] tags for your review.

What is the best way to review citation form and clarity in a legal writing draft?

Reviewing citation form and clarity in legal writing involves flagging passive voice, wordiness, and common citation-format problems. The critique identifies conclusory phrasing and marks uncertain citation edge cases with [VERIFY] flags so you can manually confirm formatting accuracy.

Does structural critique work for law school exam essays or only office memos?

Structural critique works across law school outputs including office memos, briefs, papers, and exam essays. The review applies organization, analysis linkage, and clarity checks uniformly to any draft you submit, regardless of the specific legal document type.

How do I track recurring legal writing feedback patterns across multiple drafts?

Tracking recurring legal writing feedback patterns involves appending a pattern-tracking entry to your student tracker file after each review. This logs identified structural and clarity issues across sessions, allowing you to monitor persistent weaknesses in organization or citation form over time.