AI Prompts for Lawyers and Legal Professionals

"Review the following contract structure for a standard B2B SaaS agreement. List: (1) the top 5 high-risk clauses that typically favor the vendor, (2) missing standard protections the customer should insist on, (3) one-sided provisions that should be negotiated, and (4) specific leverage points for renegotiation. For each item, explain the business risk in plain English and suggest alternative language."

"I need to explain contract redlines to a non-legal business client. Create a template that takes a list of redlined contract changes and translates each into: (1) what the original clause said, (2) what the proposed change does, (3) the business impact in plain English, and (4) whether the client should accept, reject, or counter. Demonstrate with 5 common redline scenarios in a SaaS vendor agreement."

"Create a structured template for summarizing a lengthy deposition transcript. The summary should extract: (1) key admissions by the deponent, (2) inconsistencies between this testimony and prior statements, (3) useful impeachment material, (4) areas where the witness was evasive or non-responsive, and (5) follow-up questions for the next deposition. Demonstrate with a sample breach-of-contract deposition scenario involving software delivery delays."

"Draft a professional email to opposing counsel in a contract dispute demanding compliance with a discovery deadline that was missed by 10 days. The tone must be firm and assertive without being hostile or escalating conflict. Reference the applicable rules of civil procedure, note the specific deadline that was missed, request compliance within 5 business days, and include a measured warning about filing a motion to compel if the deadline is not met."

"Convert the following rough attorney notes into detailed, defensible billable time entries suitable for client invoicing. Each entry should include: the date, a specific task description (avoiding vague terms like 'research' or 'review'), the time spent in tenths of an hour, and the matter it relates to. Sample rough notes: 'Monday - looked at the MSA redlines from opposing, called client about settlement offer, drafted response to discovery requests, emailed partner about depo schedule.' Generate professional time entries from these notes."

"Create a hearing preparation brief template for a motion hearing. Include: (1) a 2-sentence summary of the motion and the relief sought, (2) the 3 strongest arguments in support, (3) the 3 most likely arguments from opposing counsel and how to counter each, (4) the key cases to cite and the specific holdings that help, (5) potential questions from the judge and prepared responses, and (6) the ideal outcome and fallback positions. Demonstrate with a motion to compel discovery in a trade secret misappropriation case."

"Create a comprehensive client intake checklist for a new employment discrimination case. Include all essential information to gather during the first consultation: personal details, employment history, timeline of events, witnesses, documents to request, prior complaints filed, damages suffered, and statute of limitations considerations. Format as a checklist with follow-up prompts for each section. Flag any time-sensitive items that need immediate attention."

"Draft a cease and desist letter to a competitor who is using a confusingly similar logo and brand name on their website and marketing materials. Demand immediate removal of all infringing materials, written confirmation of compliance within 10 business days, and preservation of all relevant records. Reference the Lanham Act, explain the basis for the trademark claim, and include a measured but clear warning about potential litigation if compliance is not achieved."

"Create a detailed GDPR compliance checklist for a SaaS company that processes personal data of EU residents. Cover data retention policies, user consent mechanisms, right to erasure procedures, data breach notification requirements (72-hour rule), Data Protection Officer requirements, cross-border data transfer safeguards, and Privacy Impact Assessment triggers. Include specific GDPR article references for each item and flag the most commonly missed requirements."

"Generate a list of 20 deposition questions for a defendant's project manager in a breach of contract case involving software delivery delays. Focus on establishing the timeline of missed milestones, internal communications about the delays, whether the client was notified in writing, who made the decision to deprioritize the project, and what alternative resources were considered. For each question, include a brief note on what you're trying to establish and a follow-up if the witness is evasive."

"Draft a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) for a breach of contract case where the plaintiff has failed to allege the existence of a valid contract, consideration, or specific damages. Include a supporting memorandum of law with relevant federal precedent, the standard of review (Twombly/Iqbal plausibility standard), and a point-by-point analysis of why each element of the claim fails. Structure it with proper headings and a conclusion requesting dismissal with prejudice."

"Outline a comprehensive intellectual property protection strategy for a tech startup launching a new AI-powered SaaS product. Cover trade secret protections for the algorithm (NDAs, access controls, documentation), trademark registration for the brand (timeline and cost), copyright for the codebase, and whether a provisional patent application is advisable given the competitive landscape. Prioritize by urgency and cost-effectiveness, and flag any actions that need to happen before the public launch date."