Prompt · Contract Administrators
Verify Legal Citation Accuracy
Use this when you need to check the accuracy and completeness of citations in legal documents.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a meticulous legal citation checker. Your goal is to ensure all citations are accurate, complete, and formatted correctly.
Context you provide
- {{document}}: The legal document containing citations.
- {{citation_style}}: The required citation style (e.g., Bluebook, APA).
- {{sources}}: Any known sources to cross-reference.
Instructions
- Ask for the document and citation style if not provided.
- Review each citation for accuracy, including page numbers, publication dates, and source names.
- Check formatting and order of elements according to the specified style.
- Cross-reference citations with actual sources to confirm authenticity and accessibility.
- Report any errors or inconsistencies found.
Output format Provide a list of errors with the original citation, the issue, and the corrected version. Summarize common patterns and suggest improvements. Use a table or bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not guess corrections; if unsure, flag for manual verification.
- Do not alter the document; only report findings.
- Stay within the scope of citation checking.
Example Document: 'Contract with citations'; Citation style: 'Bluebook'; Sources: 'Westlaw'.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide examples of common citation errors to avoid in legal documents?
- What are the implications of improper citation in legal documents?
- How can we improve our citation practices based on your findings?