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Legal AI Prompt Library

Curated AI prompts for paralegals and legal professionals. Copy, customize, and enhance your workflow.

Contract Clause Analysis

Contracts 4.9

Contract review

Analyze the following contract clause for potential risks, ambiguities, and one-sided provisions. Identify any terms that may be unfavorable to [Client Type] and suggest alternative language:

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Legal Research Summary

Research 4.8

Case preparation

Provide a comprehensive legal research summary on [Topic] under [Jurisdiction] law. Include: (1) relevant statutes and regulations, (2) key case law with citations, (3) current legal standards, and (4) any recent developments or pending legislation. Format as a memo suitable for attorney review.

Deposition Question Generator

Litigation 4.7

Discovery prep

Generate a comprehensive list of deposition questions for a [Witness Role] witness in a [Case Type] case. Focus on: (1) establishing foundation and credibility, (2) timeline of events, (3) key factual disputes, and (4) potential impeachment areas. Organize by topic.

Motion Draft Outline

Litigation 4.8

Motion drafting

Create a detailed outline for a [Motion Type] in a [Case Type] matter. Include: (1) statement of issues, (2) relevant facts, (3) applicable legal standards with citations, (4) argument structure, and (5) requested relief. Use [Jurisdiction] procedural rules.

Client Intake Checklist

Operations 4.6

New client onboarding

Generate a comprehensive client intake checklist for a new [Practice Area] matter. Include: (1) required documents, (2) key questions to ask, (3) conflict check items, (4) fee agreement considerations, and (5) deadline tracking requirements.

Discovery Response Review

Litigation 4.7

Discovery analysis

Review the following discovery responses for completeness and potential issues. Flag: (1) incomplete or evasive answers, (2) improper objections, (3) missing documents, and (4) inconsistencies with prior statements. Suggest follow-up discovery if needed.

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Legal Brief Argument Strengthening

Writing 4.9

Brief enhancement

Strengthen the following legal argument by: (1) identifying weaknesses, (2) anticipating counterarguments, (3) adding supporting authority, (4) improving logical flow, and (5) enhancing persuasive language while maintaining professional tone.

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Case Timeline Builder

Litigation 4.5

Case organization

Create a detailed chronological timeline based on the following facts/documents. For each event include: date, description, source document, significance to the case, and potential evidentiary issues. Identify any gaps in the timeline.

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Contract Comparison

Contracts 4.8

Contract negotiation

Compare the following two contract versions and create a redline summary. Identify: (1) all material changes, (2) newly added provisions, (3) deleted terms, (4) changes in liability allocation, and (5) modifications to key commercial terms.

[Version 1]
[Version 2]

Legal Letter Drafting

Writing 4.6

Correspondence

Draft a [Letter Type] letter to [Recipient] regarding [Matter]. The letter should: (1) clearly state the purpose, (2) reference relevant facts and law, (3) specify required action, (4) set appropriate deadlines, and (5) preserve client rights. Tone: [Firm/Cooperative].

Statute of Limitations Check

Research 4.7

Case evaluation

Analyze the applicable statute of limitations for a [Claim Type] claim in [Jurisdiction]. Include: (1) standard limitation period, (2) accrual rules, (3) tolling exceptions, (4) discovery rules, and (5) any recent case law affecting limitations analysis.

Jury Instruction Research

Litigation 4.5

Trial prep

Research and compile relevant jury instructions for a [Case Type] trial in [Jurisdiction]. Include: (1) standard instructions, (2) elements instructions, (3) burden of proof, (4) damages instructions, and (5) any special instructions warranted by case facts.

Due Diligence Checklist

Transactions 4.8

M&A/Transactions

Create a comprehensive due diligence checklist for a [Transaction Type] involving [Industry]. Cover: (1) corporate documents, (2) material contracts, (3) intellectual property, (4) litigation/regulatory, (5) employment matters, (6) real estate, and (7) financial information.

Witness Interview Preparation

Litigation 4.6

Witness prep

Prepare a witness interview outline for [Witness Role] in [Case Type]. Include: (1) rapport-building questions, (2) background/foundation, (3) substantive questions by topic, (4) document review list, and (5) credibility assessment points.

Legal Citation Formatter

Writing 4.4

Brief editing

Convert the following legal citations to proper [Bluebook/ALWD/Local Rule] format. Flag any incomplete citations requiring additional information and identify the type of authority (primary/secondary, binding/persuasive).

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AI Prompt Engineering for Legal Professionals

Expert Industry Guide

Written by Legal Technology Specialist
JD, Legal Operations Expert

Large language models are transforming legal practice, offering paralegals and attorneys powerful tools for research, drafting, and analysis. Effective prompt engineering is the key to unlocking AI's potential while maintaining the precision legal work demands.

Prompt Engineering for Legal Work

Legal prompts require specificity: jurisdiction, practice area, and desired format. Vague prompts yield generic outputs unsuitable for professional use. Include context about the matter, specify the audience (court, opposing counsel, client), and define the deliverable format.

Maintaining Professional Standards

AI outputs require careful review. Always verify citations—AI can generate plausible but fictional case citations. Check statutory references against current versions. Ensure advice aligns with local rules and ethical obligations. AI assists but never replaces professional judgment.

Iterative Refinement

Complex legal analysis benefits from multi-step prompting. Start with issue identification, then research each issue separately, and finally synthesize findings. This approach produces more thorough, accurate results than single comprehensive prompts.

Confidentiality Considerations

Before using AI with client matter details, understand your firm's policies and ethics obligations. Consider sanitizing identifying information. Many jurisdictions are developing guidance on AI use in legal practice—stay current with developments.

Building Your Prompt Library

Develop and refine prompts for recurring tasks. Document what works. Share effective prompts with colleagues. A well-curated prompt library becomes a valuable practice asset, enabling consistent quality and efficiency gains.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for specific guidance related to your situation.

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