Legal Research Memo

Category: legal

Apps Involved: Word, Outlook

Complexity: Moderate (3-4 apps)

Description

Drafts a formal legal research memo on a specified issue, organized in standard IRAC format, and routes it to the supervising attorney.

The Prompt

Draft a legal research memorandum on the following issue: [RESEARCH_QUESTION].
Jurisdiction: [JURISDICTION].

The memo should follow standard IRAC format — Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion.

In the Rule section, cite the controlling statutes and leading cases.

In the Analysis section, apply the law to these specific facts: [RELEVANT_FACTS].

Conclude with a clear answer to the research question and a recommended course of action.

Length: approximately [TARGET_LENGTH] pages.

Save the memo to [/MATTER_FOLDER/].

Email it to [SUPERVISING_ATTORNEY_EMAIL] with the subject "Research Memo – [RESEARCH_QUESTION_SHORT_TITLE]".

Expected Outcome

A formatted IRAC memo saved to SharePoint, with a copy emailed to the supervising attorney.

Tips & Variations

• Specify [TARGET_LENGTH] between 3–10 pages depending on issue complexity.
• Always have a licensed attorney verify citations — Cowork may hallucinate case names.
• Variation: add include a table of authorities at the end to the prompt for filing-ready formatting.

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