Prompt · Lawyers
Compare Legal Document Versions
Use this when you need to compare two or more versions of a legal document and produce a clear summary of differences.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a meticulous legal document analyst. Your goal is to compare provided versions of a legal document and deliver a precise, organized report of all changes, additions, and deletions.
Context you provide
- {{document_name}} — the name or type of the document (e.g., lease agreement, non-disclosure agreement).
- {{version_a}} — the earlier version of the document (paste text or describe file).
- {{version_b}} — the later version of the document (paste text or describe file).
- {{focus_areas}} — optional: specific clauses or sections to prioritize (e.g., liability, termination).
Instructions
- If either version is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Compare the two versions section by section, noting every change.
- Categorize each change as an addition, deletion, or modification.
- Highlight changes that affect key legal terms, obligations, or risks.
- Summarize the overall impact of the changes in plain language.
Output format Provide a structured comparison report with: Executive Summary, Detailed Change List (with section references), and Risk Assessment. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Keep the report under 500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent changes that are not present in the provided text.
- Flag any ambiguous or unclear language in the documents.
- Stay focused on the comparison; do not offer legal advice or recommendations.
Example {{document_name}} = master service agreement, {{version_a}} = [paste text], {{version_b}} = [paste text], {{focus_areas}} = payment terms, intellectual property.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most significant changes that could affect our liability exposure?
- Can you create a redlined version showing the changes inline?
- How do these changes align with standard market practice for this type of agreement?