research-start

Generate a legal research roadmap with statutes, case law, and search terms.

1|Updated Jun 27, 2026

Search Tags:#legal research #case law #research roadmap #statutes #secondary sources

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npx skills add https://github.com/bomday/projetao-tatico --skill research-start-bomday

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-start
Source: https://github.com/bomday/projetao-tatico/tree/main/claude-for-legal/legal-clinic/skills/research-start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bomday/projetao-tatico --skill research-start-bomday

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates a comprehensive research roadmap for legal issues, including statutes, case law areas, secondary sources, and search terms, saving time in the initial research phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

Statutory Starting Points: Lists likely relevant statutes with verification hints.
Case Law Areas: Identifies case law areas to investigate, not individual cases.
Administrative Sources: Includes relevant regulatory frameworks.
Secondary Sources: Provides framework information for further research.
Search Terms: Offers search terms for Westlaw and CourtListener.
Use Case: When a student needs to start researching a legal issue, such as habitability defense to nonpayment eviction, this Skill can provide a structured roadmap.

Quick Start

Generate a research roadmap for the legal issue "habitability defense to nonpayment eviction in [State]".

Frequently Asked Questions about research-start

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a legal research roadmap for a specific case issue?▼

To create a legal research roadmap, you need to identify relevant statutes, case law areas, regulatory frameworks, and secondary sources. This skill generates that structured plan while providing targeted search terms for databases to streamline your initial research phase.

What is the best way to find case law areas and statutes for a legal topic?▼

Finding case law areas and statutes requires mapping the legal issue to relevant frameworks and secondary sources. This skill automates that mapping by generating a comprehensive research roadmap with statutory starting points and verification hints for your specific topic.

Can I get Westlaw and CourtListener search terms for statutory and regulatory research?▼

Yes, you can get Westlaw and CourtListener search terms directly from this skill. It generates targeted search queries alongside statutory starting points, administrative regulatory frameworks, and secondary source information to accelerate database research.

Does this legal research roadmap provide individual case citations or general areas to investigate?▼

This legal research roadmap identifies general case law areas to investigate rather than providing individual case citations. It focuses on statutory starting points, regulatory frameworks, and secondary sources to guide your research direction efficiently.

What limitations exist when using AI to generate a legal research roadmap?▼

A key limitation is that the skill provides general case law areas and statutory starting points with verification hints, not definitive legal advice. You must independently verify all generated statutes, regulatory frameworks, and secondary sources within your specific jurisdiction.