Claude Prompt: Comprehensive Research Memo + Statute Analysis
Two heavy-research prompts in one: an Am Law 100 research memorandum and a section-by-section statute and regulation breakdown with compliance obligations.
The Prompt
Variables (1)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{jurisdiction}} | Jurisdiction | California |
Expected Output
A formal IRAC-style memorandum with brief answer, sub-issue discussion, circuit splits flagged, and a citations list — or a section-by-section statute breakdown with compliance obligations.
Usage Notes
Use Claude Opus for this prompt — research depth and citation tracking benefit from the larger reasoning model. Anti-hallucination: Claude can fabricate case citations that look legitimate. ALWAYS verify every cite in Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law before relying on it. Treat the output as a head-start, not a finished work product.
Originally featured in: Claude AI for Lawyers: Best Prompts, Use Cases & Tips (2026)
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.