legal-writing

Critique legal writing structure and OSCOLA citations without rewriting content.

9|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill legal-writing-uk-agents
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: legal-writing
Source: https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins/tree/main/law-student-uk/skills/legal-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill legal-writing-uk-agents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Students struggle to improve legal writing structure and citation form because feedback often becomes a rewrite instead of a learning tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structural feedback without rewriting that targets organisation, analysis depth, clarity, and OSCOLA citation form for common UK law writing types (memo, advice letter, brief, opinion, paper, exam essay). Type-specific critique that first identifies the document type and then checks whether the structure matches its purpose (e.g., advocacy priority for a brief vs neutral analysis for a memo). Confidence discipline with verification cues that gives [VERIFY] flags for any substantive rule call or OSCOLA edge case it is unsure about, and preserves the student’s own drafting.

Quick Start

Ask the AI for legal-writing feedback by pasting your draft or telling it the file path to your document, and then request a structural critique in OSCOLA-aware form.

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 feedback on my legal writing structure without someone rewriting my draft?

To get feedback on your legal writing structure without a rewrite, you can use a structural critique tool that analyzes your draft's organisation, analysis depth, and clarity while preserving your original content. It provides ordered structural fixes and highlights areas needing deeper analysis.

Can I check if my legal memo or advice letter structure matches its intended purpose?

Yes, you can check if your legal memo or advice letter structure matches its purpose by applying type-specific critique. This process identifies the document type and verifies whether the structure aligns with its goal, such as neutral analysis for a memo or advocacy priority for a brief.

How do I format OSCOLA citations correctly in a law essay or brief?

To format OSCOLA citations correctly, you can use a critique tool that provides OSCOLA-aware citation guidance for your legal drafts. It checks citation form and flags uncertain OSCOLA edge cases with a verification cue, prompting you to confirm the specific substantive rules or citation formats.

What is the best way to improve the analysis depth in a legal opinion draft?

The best way to improve the analysis depth in a legal opinion draft is to use a structural critique that evaluates your document's analytical structure. It provides ordered structural fixes and highlights specific sections where the legal analysis needs further development, ensuring your opinion is comprehensive and well-organised.

Does legal writing critique work for exam essays and academic papers?

Yes, legal writing critique works for exam essays and academic papers. The structural critique process supports multiple UK law writing types, including academic papers and exam essays, by checking document-type-specific organisation and analysis depth while enforcing a strict no-rewrite constraint.

How do I handle uncertain substantive rules or citation edge cases in my legal draft?

To handle uncertain substantive rules or citation edge cases in a legal draft, look for verification cues in your structural feedback. The critique uses a [VERIFY] flag to highlight any uncertain substantive rule calls or OSCOLA citation edge cases, prompting you to independently confirm the accuracy of those specific points.