AI prompts for legal professionals — summaries, memos, and client comms that are clear and precise

"Summarise the following commercial contract for a non-legal business audience. Cover: parties and purpose, key obligations of each party, payment terms, IP ownership, termination clauses, limitation of liability, and any unusual or high-risk clauses. Flag any clause that should be reviewed by a lawyer before signing. Use plain English throughout. Max 400 words."

"Write a structured legal research memo on the enforceability of non-compete clauses in employment contracts under English law post-2024. Structure: issue, brief conclusion, analysis (case law and legislation), practical implications for employers, and open questions. Audience: a senior partner reviewing before a client briefing. Note any areas where the law is unsettled."

"Write a client update email about the current status of their commercial dispute. Context: mediation is scheduled for next month, we've received the other side's position paper which is weaker than anticipated, and we need the client to review 3 documents before the mediation. Tone: professional but reassuring. Avoid unnecessary legal jargon. Max 200 words."

"Draft a limitation of liability clause for a SaaS services agreement governed by English law. The clause should: cap total liability at 12 months of fees paid, exclude liability for indirect and consequential loss, carve out death, personal injury, and fraud. Include a plain-English explanation of what each part does. Note: this is a first draft for lawyer review, not final."

"Write a plain-English summary of the following Terms of Service for display on a consumer website. Cover: what data is collected, how it's used, user rights, cancellation rights, and dispute resolution. The summary is not a substitute for the full terms — add a note pointing to the full document. Max 300 words. Reading age: accessible to a general audience."