legal-writing

Critique legal writing drafts for structure, clarity, and analysis depth.

Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill legal-writing-jrhueiueng
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Skill: legal-writing
Source: https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/skills/law-student__legal-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill legal-writing-jrhueiueng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps students improve the organization and reasoning of a legal writing draft by identifying structural weaknesses and specific clarity issues without rewriting the student’s work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural feedback only: Reviews memo/brief/paper/essay structure, thesis placement, transitions, and analysis wiring (without providing a rewritten draft).
  • Depth-focused critique: Flags where rule statements, application, counterarguments, or reasoning links are missing or weak.
  • Clarity and citation guidance: Calls out conclusory ordering, wordiness, and common citation-form problems, using VERIFY flags when uncertain about substantive or citation edge cases.
  • Pattern tracking for the student: Appends session notes to a student tracker to surface recurring issues over time.
  • When asked to rewrite: Refuses to rewrite and instead offers targeted structural guidance or alternatives (e.g., more feedback, a labeled structural example, or a Socratic drill route).

Quick Start

Ask for feedback on my memo draft focusing on structure and analysis depth, and remind me you will not rewrite my text.

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 writing draft without rewriting the text?

To get structural feedback on a legal writing draft without rewriting, request a critique focused on organization, clarity, and analytical completeness. The review identifies structural weaknesses and flags missing reasoning links while preserving your original text.

Can I use this to review my law school memo and check analysis depth?

Yes, you can use this to review a law school memo and check analysis depth. The critique specifically flags where rule statements, applications, counterarguments, or reasoning links are missing or weak to improve your draft's analytical wiring.

What is the best way to critique a brief for clarity and citation form?

The best way to critique a brief for clarity and citation form is to request a structural review. This process calls out conclusory ordering and wordiness, while using VERIFY flags to highlight uncertain substantive or citation edge cases in your draft.

Does this approach rewrite my exam essay or just provide structural guidance?

This approach does not rewrite your exam essay; it strictly provides structural guidance. When asked to rewrite, it refuses and instead offers targeted structural alternatives, labeled examples, or Socratic drills to help you improve the draft yourself.

How does pattern tracking work for recurring legal writing issues?

Pattern tracking for recurring legal writing issues works by appending session notes to a student tracker. This records your structural and analytical weaknesses over time, allowing you to surface and address repeating problems across multiple memos and briefs.