online-legal-research

Identify and analyze binding legal authorities with IRAC and citator validation.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills --skill online-legal-research
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Skill: online-legal-research
Source: https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills/tree/main/skills/online-legal-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peterbamuhigire/digital-research-skills --skill online-legal-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Method-first online legal research framework that guides identifying the right jurisdiction, separating primary from secondary authority, and ensuring currency checks, while enforcing strict evidence-discipline to prevent hallucinations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IRAC-guided analysis: structure issues, rules, applications, and conclusions with explicit counter-analysis.
  • EA overlay: apply East Africa-specific authority, currency checks, and local practice to Uganda, Kenya, and EAC contexts.
  • Citator-driven currency validation: verify statutes and case law against current versions using citators or manual checks.
  • Comprehensive referencing: ensure primary authorities are cited with pinpoint references and verifiable URLs.

Quick Start

Provide a precise legal question and jurisdiction, and let the skill locate authorities, apply IRAC, and deliver a citator-verified analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about online-legal-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure legal research using the IRAC method to analyze case law?▼

The IRAC method structures legal research by guiding you through issue spotting, rule extraction, application, and conclusion to analyze binding legal authorities. It enforces strict evidence-discipline and explicit counter-analysis to prevent hallucinations.

What is citator-driven currency validation in legal research?▼

Citator-driven currency validation verifies that statutes and case law are checked against current versions using citators or manual checks. This ensures primary authorities remain valid and up-to-date before applying them to a framed legal question.

Can I use this legal research framework for East African jurisdictions like Uganda and Kenya?▼

Yes, this legal research framework applies an East Africa-specific overlay to analyze authority, currency checks, and local practice for Uganda, Kenya, and EAC contexts. It identifies and analyzes binding legal authorities across multiple jurisdictions with this regional focus.

What is the best way to verify primary authority and avoid unverified claims in legal analysis?▼

The best way to verify primary authority is by enforcing evidence-discipline and citing primary authorities with pinpoint references and verified URLs. This method-first framework separates primary from secondary authority and prevents unverified claims.

How do I start online legal research when I have a specific legal question?▼

To start online legal research, provide a precise legal question and jurisdiction. The framework will locate the relevant authorities, apply IRAC analysis, perform currency validation, and deliver a citator-verified conclusion.