memo

Generate IRAC legal memo scaffolds with research gaps and blank analysis sections.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill memo-polliticalsolutions
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Skill: memo
Source: https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal/tree/main/.claude/skills/legal-clinic/memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill memo-polliticalsolutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The memo skill helps students structure clear IRAC case analysis by generating issue questions and a research-gap rule scaffold, so they know exactly what to research and where to apply facts without prematurely concluding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC scaffolding: Automatically formats Issues, Rule (as research needed), and an Application prompt for student analysis.
  • Research-gap flagging: Marks doctrine and elements as RESEARCH NEEDED and includes verify prompts to prevent unverified citations from becoming “done work.”
  • Pedagogy-mode awareness: Adapts output expectations (guide/assist/teach) based on the supervisor posture and keeps conclusion intentionally blank.
  • Case memo quality structure: Adds strengths, weaknesses, open questions, and a consolidated research-gaps summary for systematic follow-up.

Quick Start

Ask the memo skill to scaffold an IRAC case analysis memo for the provided intake summary and case notes, including research-needed prompts and blank student analysis and conclusion blocks.

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 with research gaps?

An IRAC legal memo scaffold frames issues as questions, marks rules as research needed, and prompts student application. This structure prevents premature conclusions by requiring doctrine verification before factual analysis.

What is the best way to scaffold case analysis for law school clinics?

The best way to scaffold case analysis for law school clinics is to use a pedagogy-aware template that generates issue framing, research-needed prompts, and consistent memo layouts. It adapts to supervisor posture and leaves conclusions blank for student work.

Can I use IRAC scaffolding to leave the conclusion blank for student analysis?

Yes, IRAC scaffolding intentionally leaves the conclusion and application blocks blank for student analysis. It generates issue questions and research-gap rule prompts, ensuring students complete the application and conclusion themselves.

How do I generate research-needed prompts for legal doctrine and elements?

Generate research-needed prompts for legal doctrine by creating a scaffold that flags rules and elements as requiring verification. The output includes verify prompts to prevent unverified citations from becoming finished work.

Does legal clinic case analysis scaffolding adapt to different supervisor postures?

Legal clinic case analysis scaffolding adapts to different supervisor postures by adjusting output expectations across guide, assist, and teach modes. This pedagogy-mode awareness ensures the generated memo matches the instructional context.

What should a legal case memo include for systematic follow-up?

A legal case memo should include strengths, weaknesses, open questions, and a consolidated research-gaps summary for systematic follow-up. This structure ensures all doctrine research needs are tracked and addressed across multiple legal issues.