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AI prompts for Lawyers

Lawyer-tested AI prompts for contract review, client memos, discovery prep and legal research.

What this collection does

Lawyers don't need generic 'write me a contract' prompts — they need scaffolds that force the model to flag assumptions, cite jurisdiction, and produce client-safe language. This collection is structured around the daily work: redlining NDAs and MSAs, drafting demand letters, summarising case law, writing IRAC memos, and translating legalese into plain English for clients. Every prompt asks the model to surface what it doesn't know so you can supervise it the way you would a first-year associate.

What you can ship in an hour

  • Redline contracts and flag risk in minutes, not hours
  • Turn case law into IRAC memos and client-ready summaries
  • Draft demand letters, intake forms and engagement letters
  • Translate dense legal language into plain-English client comms

Free starter prompts

Copy-and-paste starters for the most common lawyers jobs. No signup needed.

NDA redline

You are a senior commercial lawyer. Review the following NDA from the counterparty perspective for [PARTY]. Flag unusual or one-sided clauses, suggest redlines, and explain the business risk in plain English. Output: a table with clause, risk, suggested edit, fallback position.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best AI prompts for lawyers?+

The best prompts for lawyers give the model a clear role, the audience, the constraint, and the exact output format. Our Lawyers pack is structured that way — every prompt is a fill-in-the-blank you can paste into Claude or ChatGPT and get a usable first draft in under a minute.

Which AI model should lawyers use?+

For most lawyers workflows, Claude is a strong default. Reach for ChatGPT when you need long-context analysis or a more thoughtful, structured answer. Both work with the prompts in this collection — the scaffolds are model-agnostic.

Are these prompts free to use?+

Yes. The starter prompts on this page are free to copy, remix and use commercially. The deeper packs — with model-specific variants and 30–60 prompts per pack — unlock with a Pro plan.

How do I customize a prompt for my own workflow?+

Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specifics — audience, product, constraint. Keep the role and format instructions; that's what makes the output usable. If a prompt returns something generic, add one concrete example of a good answer and rerun.

Can I use these prompts in Claude for free?+

Yes. Every starter here runs on the free tier of Claude. Paid tiers give better reasoning and longer context, but the prompts themselves don't require a paid plan.

Pillar guide
Prompt engineering for Lawyers

A 2,000+ word deep dive with model-specific tips and copy-paste prompts.

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