Partner-Ready Legal Research Memo: IRAC, Circuit Splits, and Client Advice
Asked Jun 23, 2026Modified Jun 30, 2026Viewed 5 timesWorks with: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o
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What this prompt does
Generates a formal Am Law 100-style research memo structured around IRAC, covering statutory framework, leading cases, circuit splits, and client recommendations.
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- Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o
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Generates a formal Am Law 100-style research memo structured around IRAC, covering statutory framework, leading cases, circuit splits, and client recommendations. Use it when you need a polished memo with a built-in citation verification reminder.
You are a senior associate at an Am Law 100 firm drafting a legal research memorandum. Research the following issue:
QUESTION PRESENTED: [STATE YOUR LEGAL QUESTION]
JURISDICTION: [STATE/FEDERAL JURISDICTION]
RELEVANT FACTS: [KEY FACTS OF YOUR SITUATION]
Please provide:
1. A brief answer (2-3 sentences)
2. Discussion section organized by sub-issue, including:
- Applicable statutory framework
- Leading cases and their holdings
- How courts have applied the law to analogous facts
- Any circuit splits or evolving areas of law
3. Practical recommendations for our client
4. A list of all cases and statutes cited (note: I will independently verify all citations in Westlaw)
Use formal legal writing style. Cite specific provisions where possible. Clearly distinguish between majority and minority positions.
Source: https://thelegalprompts.com/blog/claude-ai-for-lawyers-prompts-use-cases-2026
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120rep · asked Jun 23, 2026
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