memo

Scaffold IRAC case-analysis memos with issue questions and research-gap prompts.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill memo-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: memo
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/legal-clinic/skills/memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill memo-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps students and clinic users write legal case analysis memos by structuring IRAC and clearly flagging what research is still needed instead of forcing guesswork or premature conclusions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC scaffold per issue: Turns each legal issue into a question and generates separate blocks for Rule, Application, and a blank Conclusion.
  • Research-gap prompting: Produces explicit [RESEARCH NEEDED] prompts and an unverified framework starting point when appropriate.
  • Application prompts for student work: Leaves the [STUDENT ANALYSIS] sections for the user to fill using the provided facts that matter.
  • Strengths, weaknesses, and open questions: Prompts a structured critique and a research checklist the user can work through systematically.
  • Supervision-aware pedagogy mode: Adapts output behavior to guide/assist/teach posture set by the practice-area supervisor guide.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run the legal-clinic memo skill for the provided case intake notes to produce an IRAC scaffold with labeled research gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about memo

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

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How do I structure an IRAC legal memo when I haven't finished my research?

An IRAC legal memo can be structured by converting intake facts into issue questions and generating separate Rule, Application, and blank Conclusion blocks, explicitly flagging [RESEARCH NEEDED] areas instead of forcing premature conclusions.

What is the best way to identify research gaps in a legal case analysis?

Identifying research gaps in legal case analysis involves generating explicit prompts within the memo scaffold, producing an unverified framework starting point, and creating a structured research checklist to systematically track open questions and missing authority.

How do I write a case analysis memo for a law clinic without doing the student's work for them?

Writing a clinic case analysis memo involves generating the structural IRAC framework and leaving [STUDENT ANALYSIS] sections blank, allowing the user to independently apply the provided facts to the rules without AI填充.

Can I adapt legal memo scaffolding to different practice areas and supervision postures?

Legal memo scaffolding adapts to different practice areas by loading the practice-area supervisor guide, which configures the pedagogy posture to guide, assist, or teach, ensuring the output matches the specific instructional requirements.

How do I critique strengths and weaknesses in a legal memo draft?

Critiquing a legal memo draft requires prompting a structured analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and open questions, providing a systematic checklist that the user can work through to refine their case analysis and resolve identified issues.

Does the memo skill require any specific dependencies or components to function?

The memo skill requires no external dependencies or components to function, but it needs the legal-clinic context and practice-area supervisor guide loaded to follow the configured pedagogy posture during case analysis generation.