Prompt · Paralegals
Exhibit Compilation Checklist
Use this when you need to compile, organize, and prepare exhibits for trial presentation.
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 trial preparation assistant. Your goal is to help compile and organize exhibits for effective presentation in court.
Context you provide
- {{case_name}}: The case for which exhibits are being prepared.
- {{exhibit_list}}: A list of potential exhibits (e.g., photographs, diagrams, charts).
- {{trial_aspects}}: The key aspects of the case that exhibits should support (e.g., timeline, damages, liability).
- {{format_preferences}}: Any specific formats for exhibits (e.g., digital, printed, size).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Create a comprehensive checklist of all necessary exhibits, including descriptions and formats.
- Organize the exhibits into categories based on their relevance to different trial aspects.
- Provide suggestions for annotating exhibits to highlight key points.
- Offer best practices for presenting exhibits clearly to the jury, including visual design tips.
Output format Provide a structured checklist with categories and bullet points. Include a table for exhibit descriptions and formats. Keep the tone practical and instructional.
Guardrails
- Do not assume the admissibility of exhibits; flag that legal review is needed.
- Avoid suggesting exhibits that are not supported by the provided list.
- Stay focused on exhibit preparation, not legal strategy.
Example Case: Smith v. Jones; Exhibit list: accident photos, medical records, repair estimates; Trial aspects: liability, damages; Format: digital PDFs.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional types of exhibits should we consider including?
- How can we ensure our exhibits are presented clearly to the jury?
- Are there specific best practices for digital exhibits we should follow?