50 AI Prompts for Lawyers: Ready Templates

You are a senior commercial attorney. Review the contract below and provide:

1. A one-paragraph executive summary of what this agreement does
2. The top 5 risks for [your client's role: buyer/seller/licensee/licensor]
3. Any provisions that appear non-standard or unusually favorable to the counterparty
4. Three questions I should clarify before signing

Format your response with clear headers. If you are uncertain about any provision, say so explicitly.

[Paste contract text here]

Review the following indemnification clause and explain:

1. Who is indemnifying whom, and for what losses
2. Whether there are caps on indemnification liability, and if so, what they are
3. Any carve-outs or exceptions to the indemnification obligation
4. Whether this is broader, narrower, or in line with market standard for a [type of transaction] in [jurisdiction]
5. Any drafting issues or ambiguities

[Paste indemnification clause here]

I have two versions of a contract provision. Compare them and tell me:

1. What has changed between Version A and Version B
2. Which changes favor which party
3. Which changes are material versus cosmetic
4. Whether there are any changes you'd flag as significant risks

Version A: [Paste Version A here]

Version B: [Paste Version B here]

Review the following contract and extract all defined terms. For each defined term, provide:

• The term
• The definition as written in the contract
• Whether the definition is standard or contains any unusual elements

Present the results as a clean table with three columns: Term | Definition | Notes

[Paste contract or section here]

I am working on a matter with the following facts:

[Describe the factual scenario in 2-5 sentences]

Please identify:

1. The likely legal claims or issues this fact pattern raises
2. For each issue, the key elements that would need to be established
3. Any jurisdictional considerations I should be aware of
4. Defenses the opposing party might assert

This is for preliminary research only. Flag any areas where jurisdiction-specific analysis is critical.

Summarize [statute name/number, e.g., "the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030"] in plain language. Include:

1. The purpose and scope of the statute
2. Key prohibited conduct
3. Who can bring claims under it
4. Available remedies
5. Common defenses
6. Any recent significant amendments or judicial interpretations you are aware of

Note: Your knowledge has a cutoff date. Flag any areas where I should verify with current sources.

I am analyzing whether [describe the legal question, e.g., "a non-compete clause in a California employment agreement is enforceable"].

Generate the strongest arguments FOR enforceability and AGAINST enforceability. For each argument:

• State the argument clearly
• Identify the legal basis (statute, common law doctrine, or policy)
• Rate the strength of the argument as Strong / Moderate / Weak, with brief justification

Be objective. This is for research purposes, not advocacy.

I need to understand what [describe the regulated activity, e.g., "a company collecting health data through a mobile app"] must comply with under federal law and [state] law.

Generate a compliance checklist covering:

1. Applicable federal statutes and regulations
2. Applicable [state] statutes and regulations
3. Key requirements for each
4. Common compliance failures in this area

Format as a checklist I can use as a starting point for a compliance review. Flag areas where you have limited information or where I should verify with current sources.

Draft a letter from me (an attorney) to my client explaining a settlement offer we have received.

Background:

• Case type: [describe briefly, e.g., breach of contract, personal injury]
• Settlement offer: [describe the key terms]
• Our assessment: [our view of the offer: recommend/don't recommend/need more information]

The letter should:

• Be written in plain English, not legal jargon
• Explain what the settlement offer means in practical terms
• Explain our assessment and the reasoning
• Clearly explain the client's options and what each means
• End with a clear next step

Tone: professional but accessible. This client has no legal background.

Draft a brief status update email to my client about their matter.

Matter summary: [describe the matter in 1-2 sentences] Recent development: [what happened recently] Next steps: [what happens next, with approximate timing] Action required from client: [what we need from them, if anything]

Keep it under 200 words. Professional but friendly tone. Don't use legal jargon without explanation.

I need to tell my client something difficult: [describe the bad news, e.g., "we lost the motion to dismiss and the case will proceed to full discovery"].

Draft a letter that:

1. States the news clearly and directly in the first paragraph
2. Explains what this means practically for their case
3. Outlines the path forward and options
4. Ends on a constructive note about what we are doing to address the situation

Tone: empathetic but professional. Avoid minimizing the news, but don't be alarmist. The client needs clear information and confidence in our ability to handle the situation.

Draft an engagement letter for the following representation:

Client type: [individual/company] Matter description: [describe briefly, e.g., "reviewing a commercial lease for office space"] Billing arrangement: [hourly/flat fee/retainer; include rate or amount] Anticipated scope: [what work is included/excluded] Jurisdiction: [state]

Include standard provisions for: scope of engagement, fees and billing, file retention, termination, and conflict waiver if applicable. Note where I need to fill in firm-specific information. This is a starting draft. I will review and customize before use.

Draft a mutual non-disclosure agreement for the following situation:

Parties: [describe both parties generally, e.g., "two companies exploring a potential business partnership"] Purpose: [what information will be shared, e.g., "each party's proprietary technology and business plans"] Duration of confidentiality: [how long information should remain confidential, e.g., "3 years from disclosure"] Jurisdiction: [governing law state]

Include standard NDA provisions: definition of confidential information, exclusions, obligations, permitted disclosures, term, and remedies. Note where I need to customize with specific party names and details. This is a starting draft requiring attorney review before use.

Draft a demand letter on behalf of my client for the following situation:

Sender: [my client's name/type] Recipient: [opposing party's name/type] Facts: [describe the dispute in 3-5 sentences] Legal basis: [what claim we are asserting] Demand: [what we want: payment of X, cessation of Y, performance of Z] Deadline: [how long we are giving them to respond]

The letter should be firm but professional. State the facts, state the legal basis briefly, and state the demand clearly. Include a consequence for non-response. Do not use threatening or unprofessional language.

Review the following deposition transcript and provide:

1. A 2-paragraph summary of the key testimony
2. The 5 most significant admissions or helpful statements (for [plaintiff/defendant])
3. Any inconsistencies between this testimony and [prior testimony/other evidence; describe what]
4. Questions that were not asked that might have been valuable
5. Credibility observations: were there moments where the witness appeared evasive, uncertain, or particularly credible?

[Paste deposition transcript or excerpt here]

Help me develop the case theory for the following matter:

Facts: [describe the key facts in 5-10 sentences] Client's position: [what my client wants/claims] Likely defense: [what the other side will argue]

Provide:

1. The strongest case theory for my client in one paragraph (the narrative I want the jury/judge to understand)
2. The key elements I need to prove and what evidence supports each
3. The weaknesses in my case and how I might address them
4. Alternative case theories I should consider

Generate an outline for a [type of motion, e.g., motion for summary judgment] in the following matter:

Case type: [describe] Key facts: [3-5 sentences of relevant facts] Legal standard: [the standard applicable to this motion] My argument: [summarize the main argument in 1-2 sentences]

Provide a structured outline with: Introduction, Statement of Facts, Argument (with major headings and sub-points), and Conclusion. For each argument section, note the key cases or legal principles I should research to support the point.

The following is a jury instruction that will be read to jurors in my case:

[Paste jury instruction here]

Explain this instruction as if you were explaining it to a juror with no legal background. What does it actually mean? What will jurors be asked to decide based on this instruction? What are the key terms they need to understand?

This will help me understand how jurors might interpret the instruction so I can tailor my closing argument accordingly.