AI Prompts for Claude Prompts for Legal

Please read this legal document and give me a plain-language summary: [PASTE DOCUMENT OR SECTION]. I need: the core purpose of this document in one sentence, what I am agreeing to or committing to, what the other party is agreeing to, the most important clauses and what they actually mean, and the 3 things I should think most carefully about before signing. Note this is for my understanding, not a legal opinion.

Analyze these clauses from my [CONTRACT TYPE]: [PASTE CLAUSES]. For each clause: what it means in plain English, the practical implication if I violate it or if they violate it, whether this is standard for this type of agreement or unusual, and whether it is worth trying to negotiate. Flag any clause that is one-sided or that I should have an attorney review specifically.

I am reviewing a [CONTRACT TYPE] before signing. Here is the full document: [PASTE]. Identify every red flag: clauses that are unusually favorable to the other party, terms that are vague in ways that create risk for me, rights I am waiving that I might not realize, obligations that are open-ended or potentially expensive, and anything that is standard in most contracts of this type but missing here. Rank by severity.

I have two versions of a [CONTRACT TYPE]: Version A [PASTE] and Version B [PASTE]. Compare them: what changed between versions, which version is more favorable to me and why, the changes I should push back on in Version B (if it is less favorable), and the changes that are actually improvements. I want to understand what I am agreeing to differently in each version.

I keep encountering legal language I do not fully understand. Please explain these terms as they appear in my [CONTRACT / DOCUMENT TYPE]: [PASTE TERMS AND THEIR CONTEXT IN THE DOCUMENT]. For each: the precise meaning in this context, how it would be applied if a dispute arose, whether it means something different here than in everyday language, and what I should watch out for.

Draft a professional services agreement between [SERVICE PROVIDER TYPE] and [CLIENT TYPE] for [TYPE OF SERVICE]. Include: scope of work definition, payment terms and schedule, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, revision and change order process, termination conditions for both parties, and limitation of liability. Make it balanced and professional. Mark clearly as a draft for attorney review before use.

Draft a [MUTUAL / ONE-WAY] non-disclosure agreement for [SITUATION: EXPLORING A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP / SHARING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / DISCUSSING INVESTMENT TERMS]. Include: what constitutes confidential information and what is excluded, the standard of care required, the term of the agreement, permitted disclosures, remedies for breach, and jurisdiction. Flag any provision that typically requires negotiation depending on the parties' relative positions.

Draft an independent contractor agreement for [TYPE OF WORK] between [COMPANY] and a contractor. Key terms: [DESCRIBE: PROJECT SCOPE, PAYMENT RATE, TIMELINE, IP OWNERSHIP, NON-COMPETE IF ANY]. Include the critical provisions that distinguish independent contractor from employee status and any provisions specific to [INDUSTRY / JURISDICTION IF KNOWN]. Note where jurisdiction-specific language should be inserted by an attorney.

Draft a letter of intent for [TRANSACTION: PARTNERSHIP / ACQUISITION / LICENSING AGREEMENT / REAL ESTATE]. Key terms being agreed in principle: [LIST KEY TERMS]. Indicate which provisions are binding (confidentiality, exclusivity) versus non-binding (the substantive deal terms), the timeline for moving to a definitive agreement, and the conditions that must be met. Keep it clear on what is and is not a binding commitment.

Draft a [POLICY TYPE: PRIVACY POLICY / RETURN POLICY / ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY / REFUND POLICY] for [BUSINESS TYPE]. The policy should: cover the legally required elements for this type of policy, be written in plain language that a customer can understand, be accurate for [DESCRIBE YOUR ACTUAL PRACTICES], and include the required jurisdiction-specific provisions for [LOCATION IF KNOWN]. Flag sections that require legal review for compliance.

Explain [LEGAL CONCEPT OR DOCTRINE] thoroughly. I need to understand: the core principle and how it developed, how it applies in practical situations (give me 2-3 concrete examples), the common misconceptions about it, how it varies by jurisdiction in a meaningful way, and what I would need to prove or establish for it to apply to my situation: [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. Go deeper than a basic definition.

Map the legal framework that applies to [MY SITUATION / BUSINESS TYPE / TRANSACTION]. I need to understand: which areas of law are relevant, the key regulations or statutes I need to know about, the agencies that have jurisdiction and what they care about, and the compliance requirements I might not be aware of. I want a map of the legal landscape, not a deep dive into any one area.

I have a potential legal claim for [DESCRIBE SITUATION AND WHAT HAPPENED]. Help me analyze it: what type of legal claim this might be, the elements I would need to prove, what the realistic range of outcomes is for this type of dispute, the typical timeline and cost for each path (small claims / civil litigation / arbitration), and the factors that would make my case stronger or weaker. Be honest about the uncertainty.

I run a [TYPE OF BUSINESS] in [JURISDICTION]. Help me identify the compliance requirements I may have missed or not thought about: licensing and permits, consumer protection laws, data privacy requirements, employment law obligations if I have employees, and any industry-specific regulations. For each: what I need to do, the consequence of non-compliance, and whether this requires immediate action or can be addressed over time.

My legal situation: [DESCRIBE]. I want to understand my options before engaging an attorney. What are the available legal paths: informal resolution, demand letter, alternative dispute resolution, or litigation? For each path: what it involves, realistic outcome range, cost and time estimate, and what I need to document or preserve right now regardless of which path I choose. I want to arrive at my attorney consultation with a clear picture of my options.

I have a consultation with an attorney about [LEGAL ISSUE]. Help me prepare: the factual summary I should give (chronological, specific dates and events, parties involved), the documents I should bring organized by relevance, the questions I must ask versus the ones that are nice to know, the outcome I want from this consultation (not just from the legal matter), and anything I should not say until I have legal counsel. I want to use the time efficiently.

I am about to negotiate [CONTRACT / SETTLEMENT / TERMS] with [PARTY TYPE]. Prepare me: the key terms I must get right versus the ones I can concede on, my walk-away point on each material term, the leverage I have in this negotiation and how to use it without damaging the relationship, the typical market terms for this type of agreement (so I know what is standard), and the first offer or counter-offer I should make and why.

I am in [DESCRIBE LEGAL SITUATION OR DISPUTE]. What should I be documenting and preserving right now: the types of records that will matter if this becomes a formal dispute, how to preserve electronic communications properly, what not to write or say (in email, text, or verbally) while this is unresolved, and the timeline I should reconstruct and write down while memory is fresh. Evidence that does not exist cannot help me.

I am about to negotiate a [CONTRACT TYPE]. Build my negotiation checklist: the provisions I should always try to improve (and what better language looks like), the provisions I should never sign without modification, the representations I should not make that might come back to haunt me, and the questions to ask about anything vague or undefined. Give me the version of this checklist used by someone who has negotiated many of these agreements.

I am entering a [BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP / TRANSACTION / PARTNERSHIP] and want to prevent disputes before they happen. Design my dispute-prevention approach: the expectations we should explicitly agree on in writing that typically stay verbal, the ambiguity in our current agreement that could cause conflict later, the communication protocol we should establish, and the early-resolution mechanism we should build in so small problems do not become litigation. An ounce of prevention here is worth significantly more than a pound of cure.