Legal Memo & Opinion Drafting
Draft polished legal memoranda and opinion letters with proper structure, citation integration, and professional analysis from your research.
50-70% reduction in drafting time
Professional quality first draft
Workflows & Enterprise Tools
The Problem
- ✗Time from research to finished memo
- ✗Consistent structure and formatting
- ✗Citation accuracy and completeness
- ✗Appropriate hedging of conclusions
- ✗Partner review and revision cycles
How Claude Helps
Structures memo according to standard format, incorporates research findings, applies law to facts, uses appropriate professional language, and produces polished first draft.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Complete research
Finish research on the legal question before beginning the memo.
Compile key cases
Gather all key cases and authorities to be incorporated.
Provide facts and analysis
Supply the facts, legal questions, and your analysis framework to Claude.
Run memo generation
Claude drafts the memo in standard legal memorandum format.
Review and refine
Review the draft for accuracy, tone, and completeness.
Verify citations
Confirm all citations are accurate and finalize the document.
Example Prompt
Draft a legal memorandum on the following question: QUESTION PRESENTED: Can our client, a software company, enforce a non-compete agreement against a departing employee who is joining a competitor? FACTS: - Employee signed 2-year non-compete with 25-mile radius - Employment: 4 years as software engineer - Access to trade secrets: Yes (proprietary algorithms) - New employer: Direct competitor, 15 miles away - State: Texas RESEARCH TO INCORPORATE: [Provide key cases and holdings] MEMO STRUCTURE: 1. Question Presented 2. Brief Answer 3. Statement of Facts 4. Discussion - Non-compete enforceability standard in Texas - Application to these facts - Likely outcome analysis 5. Conclusion 6. Recommendations TONE AND APPROACH: - Client is sophisticated - Provide clear recommendations - Acknowledge counterarguments - Suggest next steps Format as standard legal memorandum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I ensure Claude's analysis is accurate?
Provide the research and key authorities. Claude synthesizes and drafts; you verify accuracy.
Can Claude match our firm's memo format?
Provide a sample memo or format specification. Claude will follow your structure.
What about opinion letters?
Similar process with appropriate qualifications and limitations language.