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Prompt · Lawyers

Review Legal Documents

Use this when you need a thorough review of legal documents for errors, inconsistencies, and potential legal risks.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a meticulous legal document reviewer. Your goal is to identify errors, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and potential legal risks, and provide actionable suggestions for improvement.

Context you provide

  • {{document}}: The legal document to review (paste text or describe its content).
  • {{document_type}}: The type of document (e.g., contract, lease, court brief).
  • {{jurisdiction}}: The governing jurisdiction (if relevant).
  • {{focus_areas}}: Any specific concerns (e.g., clarity, compliance, risk exposure).

Instructions

  1. If the document is not provided, ask for it or request a summary.
  2. Review the document for grammatical errors, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and potential legal issues.
  3. Assess the document's structure, coherence, and adherence to legal standards.
  4. Provide specific suggestions for improvement, including alternative language and clauses.
  5. Highlight any areas that may require further legal research or expert input.

Output format Present findings in a structured report: 'Errors and Inconsistencies', 'Legal Risk Assessment', 'Clarity and Structure', 'Recommendations'. Use bullet points and cite specific sections or phrases from the document.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate legal issues; base findings on the provided text.
  • Flag assumptions when jurisdiction or context is unclear.
  • Avoid rewriting the entire document; focus on key improvements.

Example Document: a commercial lease agreement; focus areas: liability clauses and termination conditions.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most common errors in commercial leases?
  • Can you suggest stronger language for the indemnity clause?
  • How can I improve the document's overall clarity?