legal-writing

Diagnose organization, analysis depth, clarity, and citation issues in legal writing drafts.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps students improve the structure and analysis depth of a legal writing draft by identifying what is weak and why, without rewriting the student’s work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure-first critique: Organizes feedback around the expected form for a memo, brief, paper, or exam essay (including thesis/claim placement and transitions).
  • Analysis-depth review: Evaluates rule statements, application to facts, and counterargument coverage, flagging uncertain substantive points for verification.
  • Clarity and citation hygiene: Flags clarity issues such as wordiness, conclusory ordering, passive-voice overuse, and common citation-form problems.
  • Top 3 fixes: Prioritizes the most important structural improvements, then analysis depth and clarity, so the student knows what to fix first.

Quick Start

Use the legal-writing skill to get structural feedback by telling it: “Feedback on my memo: [paste your draft or share the file path].”

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 a legal memo without rewriting the text?

Legal writing feedback tools diagnose organization, analysis depth, clarity, and citation-form issues in your draft without rewriting the content. They evaluate structure based on the expected form for memos, briefs, papers, or exam essays.

Can I use this to review the analysis depth of my legal brief?

Yes, you can review the analysis depth of a legal brief by submitting the draft. The system evaluates rule statements, application to facts, and counterargument coverage, while flagging uncertain substantive claims with a verification marker.

What is the best way to prioritize fixes for an office memo draft?

The best way to prioritize fixes for an office memo is to follow the provided top three structural improvements list. Feedback is prioritized by structural issues first, then analysis depth and clarity, so you know what to fix immediately.

Does this legal writing review check citation form and passive voice issues?

Yes, this legal writing review checks citation form and passive voice issues. It flags clarity problems such as wordiness, conclusory ordering, passive-voice overuse, and common citation-form problems in your draft.

When should I not use an automated structural critique for an exam essay?

You should not use a structural critique if you need substantive content rewritten or lack a completed draft. The system is designed to evaluate existing text holistically and does not generate or rewrite legal analysis.