memo

Scaffold student legal memos in IRAC format with flagged research gaps.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill memo-yachela
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Skill: memo
Source: https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar/tree/main/legal-clinic/skills/memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill memo-yachela

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you produce a structured IRAC case-analysis memo without guessing what to write next, by turning the facts into clearly defined issues and explicit research gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC memo scaffolding: Converts intake facts into issue questions and a repeatable IRAC outline with blank student fields.
  • Research-gap prompts: Labels rule portions as RESEARCH NEEDED (with optional unverified framework language) so students know exactly what to look up.
  • Pedagogy-mode alignment: Adapts output expectations based on the practice-area supervisor’s posture (guide/assist/teach) while keeping the analysis and conclusion student-owned.
  • Study-ready structure: Adds strengths, weaknesses, open questions, and a consolidated research gaps summary.

Quick Start

Use the memo skill to turn a set of case notes into an IRAC scaffolding memo where rule research gaps are clearly flagged and the application/conclusion are left for the student to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions about memo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold an IRAC legal memo for students?

IRAC memo scaffolding converts intake facts into issue questions and a repeatable outline with blank student fields. It labels rule portions as RESEARCH NEEDED and leaves application and conclusion sections blank for student completion.

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

Identifying research gaps in legal case analysis is done by flagging rule portions as RESEARCH NEEDED and producing a consolidated research-gaps summary with open questions, ensuring students know exactly what authorities to look up.

Can I use a pedagogy mode to guide student legal writing?

You can use pedagogy mode to guide student legal writing by adapting output expectations to a supervisor’s posture—guide, assist, or teach—while keeping the analysis and conclusion sections entirely student-owned.

Does IRAC scaffolding work for clinic workflows?

IRAC scaffolding works for clinic workflows by providing structured prompts and placeholders aligned to a supervisor pedagogy posture, allowing students to draft rule research and application while receiving targeted structural guidance.

How do I structure a legal case analysis memo for student review?

To structure a legal case analysis memo for student review, generate issue questions followed by IRAC blocks with RESEARCH NEEDED and STUDENT ANALYSIS placeholders, ending with strengths, weaknesses, open questions, and a consolidated research-gaps summary.