100 AI Prompts for Lawyers — Complete Guide

Review the following fact pattern and identify all potential legal issues, causes of action, and defenses: [paste fact pattern]. Organize your analysis by: primary claims likely to succeed, secondary or alternative claims, likely defenses available to each party, and procedural issues if any. This is for initial issue spotting only — all research must be verified.

Summarize the following case for inclusion in a legal memo: [paste case citation and key facts]. Include: the court, date, key facts, legal issue, holding, reasoning, and any notable dissent. Then note in one sentence how this case relates to the issue I am researching: [your issue].

I am preparing arguments in support of the following position: [your position] in a matter involving [brief case description]. Generate the 5 strongest counterarguments opposing counsel is likely to raise, and for each, draft a preliminary rebuttal. Flag any counterarguments that represent significant risk.

Help me outline a statutory interpretation analysis for the following provision: [paste statute text]. Apply the following tools of statutory construction in order: plain meaning, legislative history, structural analysis, and policy considerations. My interpretive question is: [your question]. Note where the analysis is strongest and weakest.

Outline a legal memorandum on the following question: [legal question] under [jurisdiction] law. The relevant facts are: [brief facts]. Structure the outline with: Issue, Brief Answer, Statement of Facts, Discussion (rule, explanation, application, conclusion per issue), and Overall Conclusion. Note the key cases or statutes to research for each discussion point.

Create a compliance checklist for [type of business or activity] operating in [jurisdiction]. Cover the key regulatory requirements under [relevant law or regulatory area]. For each requirement, note: the specific obligation, the applicable authority, the consequence of non-compliance, and practical steps to achieve compliance.

List the elements required to establish a prima facie case for [cause of action] under [jurisdiction] law. For each element, note: what the plaintiff must prove, the applicable standard of proof, common evidentiary challenges, and key defenses. Flag any elements that courts have interpreted inconsistently.

Draft an outline of deposition questions for [witness type: e.g., fact witness, expert, opposing party] in a [case type] matter. The key factual issues I need to develop are: [list issues]. Include: background and credibility questions, foundation questions for each issue, and impeachment setup questions based on [known inconsistency].

Compare how [jurisdiction A], [jurisdiction B], and [jurisdiction C] treat the following legal issue: [issue]. For each jurisdiction, note: the governing rule, leading authority, key exceptions, and the trend in recent decisions. Identify which jurisdiction is most favorable for the [plaintiff/defendant] position.

Organize the following facts into a chronological timeline relevant to the legal issues in this matter: [paste facts or description]. Format as a table with: Date, Event, Legal Significance, Source/Evidence Reference. Flag any gaps in the timeline that require further investigation.

Draft a [clause type: e.g., limitation of liability, indemnification, force majeure] clause for a [contract type] agreement between [party types] in [jurisdiction]. The clause should favor [party]. Include: [specific protection or coverage needed]. Flag any provisions that should be negotiated and why.

Review the following contract provisions for risks to my client, who is [party role]: [paste contract sections]. Identify: one-sided provisions, missing standard protections, ambiguous language that could be interpreted against my client, and 3 priority clauses to negotiate. This is a preliminary review only.

Draft a demand letter on behalf of [client role] to [recipient role] regarding [dispute description]. Include: a factual summary, the legal basis for the claim under [applicable law], specific demand (remedy sought), deadline for response, and a statement of next steps if no response is received. Use a firm but professional tone.

Review this NDA and identify the 5 most significant issues from the perspective of the [disclosing/receiving] party: [paste NDA or sections]. For each issue: describe the problem, explain the risk, and suggest alternative language. Prioritize issues by risk level: high, medium, low.

Rewrite the following legal clause in plain language that a non-lawyer client can understand, without changing the legal meaning: [paste clause]. Then provide a brief explanation of what the clause requires of the client and what would happen if the clause is triggered.

Draft a framework for a settlement agreement in a [case type] matter between [party A] and [party B]. The agreed terms are: [list key terms]. Include: recitals, payment/performance obligations, release language scope, confidentiality provisions, representations and warranties, and dispute resolution for breach of the agreement.

Draft a cease and desist letter on behalf of [client] to [recipient] regarding [specific conduct: e.g., trademark infringement, defamation, breach of non-compete]. Include: identification of the specific conduct, applicable legal basis, demanded action, deadline, and consequences if the conduct continues.

Review these Terms of Service sections for a [type of business] operating in [jurisdiction]: [paste sections]. Identify: compliance gaps with applicable consumer protection or data privacy law, one-sided provisions that courts have voided in similar agreements, missing required disclosures, and 3 priority revisions.

I need to respond to the following interrogatories in a [case type] matter: [paste interrogatories]. For each interrogatory, draft: a preliminary response outline, any objections that may be appropriate (over-broad, unduly burdensome, privilege, etc.), the information I need to gather from my client, and relevant documents to review.

Draft a closing argument outline for the [plaintiff/defendant] in a [case type] trial. The key facts in my favor are: [list facts]. The opposing party's strongest arguments are: [list]. Structure the outline: theme statement, factual narrative, application to each element, credibility assessment of key witnesses, and call to verdict.

Draft an engagement letter for a [practice area] matter for [client type]. Include: scope of representation, fee structure ([hourly/flat/contingency]), billing practices, communication expectations, file closure terms, conflict of interest acknowledgment, and client responsibilities. Use plain, professional language.

Write a status update email to a client in a [type of matter] about the following developments: [describe updates]. The client is [anxious/sophisticated/unfamiliar with legal process]. Explain what happened, what it means for their case, what the next steps are, and what action (if any) is required from the client.

Help me draft a letter to a client explaining an adverse outcome in their matter: [describe outcome]. Explain: what happened, why it occurred, what options remain available, recommended next steps, and the realistic assessment of prospects going forward. Use a clear, honest, and compassionate tone.

Create a client intake questionnaire for [practice area] matters. Include sections covering: client contact information, conflict check information, matter description, relevant dates and deadlines, prior legal representation, documents available, and goals for the representation. Keep questions clear for non-lawyer clients.

Draft a legal fee estimate letter for a [type of matter] with the following anticipated scope of work: [describe]. Provide a range estimate for each phase: intake and research, document drafting, negotiation, and (if applicable) litigation. Include disclaimers about what could change the estimate and how the client will be kept informed.

Create a matter summary for handover to another lawyer covering this [case type] matter. Include: parties and their roles, legal issues, current posture, key documents and where they are filed, deadlines and calendar items, open tasks, strategy notes, and client communication preferences.

Write a plain-language explanation of the [specific legal process: e.g., discovery, mediation, closing process] for a client who has no legal background. Explain: what the process is, why it exists, what the client will need to do, how long it typically takes, and what outcome to expect. Avoid legal jargon.

Write a professional outreach email to a [type of professional: e.g., financial advisor, realtor, accountant] to introduce my [practice area] legal services and propose a referral relationship. Highlight: what types of clients I serve, common situations where our clients overlap, how I handle referrals, and a specific next step.

Create a due diligence checklist for a [transaction type: e.g., asset acquisition, share purchase, commercial real estate] transaction. Organize by category: corporate and organizational documents, financial records, contracts and commitments, intellectual property, litigation and regulatory, employment matters, and environmental. Note priority items for early review.

Summarize the key commercial terms in this term sheet in plain language for a client review: [paste term sheet]. For each key term, note: what it means in practice, whether it is standard or unusual for this type of transaction, and any terms that require further negotiation.

Create a transaction closing checklist for a [transaction type]. Include: documents to be executed, conditions precedent to be satisfied, deliverables from each party, third-party approvals or consents required, filing and registration items post-close, and funds flow summary. Format as a table with responsible party and status columns.

Design a compliance audit framework for a [business type] in [industry] operating in [jurisdiction]. Include: key regulatory obligations to audit, audit methodology and document request list, red flags to look for in each category, risk rating criteria (high/medium/low), and a remediation plan template.

Review this privacy policy against [GDPR/CCPA/PIPEDA] requirements: [paste policy sections]. Identify: required disclosures that are missing, provisions that do not meet the specified standard, ambiguous language that creates compliance risk, and 5 priority changes. This is a preliminary analysis only.