legal-writing

Identify structural weaknesses in legal writing drafts and provide non-rewriting feedback.

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill legal-writing-gtgspot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: legal-writing
Source: https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal/tree/main/law-student/skills/legal-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill legal-writing-gtgspot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structural feedback on a legal writing draft (memo, brief, paper, exam essay) — organization, analysis depth, clarity, citation form. NEVER rewrites the draft. Use when the user says "feedback on my memo", "read my draft", or "critique my brief".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured feedback: prioritize structure, depth, clarity, and style; include "top fixes" and "[VERIFY]" flags for uncertain rules.
  • Preservation of author voice: no rewriting; provides guidance and example phrasings but does not produce substantive content.
  • Use Case: for law students and junior lawyers refining memos, briefs, papers, or exam essays, with a clear path from draft to improved structure.

Quick Start

Provide targeted structural feedback on your legal-writing draft without rewriting.

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 draft without rewriting it?

Structural feedback on a legal writing draft identifies organizational weaknesses and provides targeted guidance on structure, depth, clarity, and citation form without rewriting content. You receive a structured critique with top fixes and [VERIFY] flags for uncertain rules.

What is the best way to improve IRAC structure in a law school exam essay?

Improving IRAC structure in a law school exam essay involves reading the full draft to evaluate issue-focused organization and depth of analysis. The feedback framework offers suggested structural moves and example phrasings while preserving your authorial voice and substantive content.

Can I use this to check the citation form and clarity of my legal brief?

Yes, you can check the citation form and clarity of your legal brief. The feedback framework evaluates citation formatting and clarity alongside organization and depth of analysis, returning a clear structured critique with top fixes and a tracker path for refinement.

Does this legal writing feedback tool provide substantive content or just structural guidance?

This legal writing feedback tool provides only structural guidance and never produces substantive content. It preserves author voice by offering example phrasings and structural moves rather than rewriting the draft or generating new legal arguments.

What types of legal writing drafts are supported for structural critique?

Supported legal writing drafts include memos, briefs, papers, and exam essays. The critique framework reads the full draft of any of these formats and returns issue-focused guidance on organization, depth of analysis, clarity, and citation form.