memo Skill
IRAC-scaffolded case analysis memo with research gaps flagged — the scaffold, not the analysis. Rule blocks are RESEARCH NEEDED, Application is STUDENT ANALYSIS prompts, Conclusion is blank. Use when a student needs to scaffold a case analysis memo, write up their analysis, or build an IRAC memo for a case. Published by anthropics in claude-for-legal.
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Data analysis, Writing, Research, Includes SKILL.md
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2 months ago · Apache-2.0 license
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What is memo Skill?
IRAC-scaffolded case analysis memo with research gaps flagged — the scaffold, not the analysis. Rule blocks are RESEARCH NEEDED, Application is STUDENT ANALYSIS prompts, Conclusion is blank. Use when a student needs to scaffold a case analysis memo, write up their analysis, or build an IRAC memo for a case. Published by anthropics in claude-for-legal. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Data analysis
- Writing
- Research
- Data analysis use cases
- Writing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: legal-clinic/skills/memo/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use memo Skill
- Use it for data analysis.
- Use it for writing.
- Use it for research.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-for-legal
- Skill file: legal-clinic/skills/memo/SKILL.md
What it does
IRAC-scaffolded case analysis memo with research gaps flagged — the scaffold, not the analysis. Rule blocks are RESEARCH NEEDED, Application is STUDENT ANALYSIS prompts, Conclusion is blank. Use when a student needs to scaffold a case analysis memo, write up their analysis, or build an IRAC memo for a case.
Skill instructions
/memo 1. Load ~/.claude/plugins/config/claude-for-legal/legal-clinic/CLAUDE.md → practice areas, jurisdiction. 2. Use the workflow below. Read intake summary / case notes. 3. Frame issues as questions. Scaffold IRAC for each — Rule blocks are RESEARCH NEEDED, Application is STUDENT ANALYSIS prompts, Conclusion is blank. 4. Strengths/weaknesses/open questions. Research gaps summary. 5. Output with prominent "the analysis is yours" label. /legal-clinic:memo --- Memo: Internal Case Analysis Purpose The case analysis memo is where the student's thinking lives. This skill provides the IRAC scaffolding and flags the research gaps — the student fills in the analysis. The analysis is the student's. This skill structures; it doesn't conclude. Load context ~/.claude/plugins/config/claude-for-legal/legal-clinic/CLAUDE.md → practice areas, jurisdiction, supervision style. Intake summary and case notes for facts. Pedagogy check Read the supervisor guide for this practice area at ~/.claude/plugins/c
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Frequently asked questions
What is memo?
memo is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. IRAC-scaffolded case analysis memo with research gaps flagged — the scaffold, not the analysis. Rule blocks are RESEARCH NEEDED, Application is STUDENT ANALYSIS prompts, Conclusion is blank.
Who is memo best for?
memo is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, data analysis workflows, writing workflows, research workflows.
How do I install memo?
Install or run memo using Copy skill directory. Check memo for the latest setup command.
Is memo actively maintained?
memo may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
