AI Prompt: First-Draft Generator for Any Legal Document
One reusable template for first drafts of any legal document — feed in document type, practice area, brief facts, client type, and jurisdiction.
The Prompt
"Draft a [document type] for a [practice area] matter involving [brief facts]. The client is [client type]. Include standard protective clauses and leave brackets for specific details I'll need to fill in. Use formal legal language appropriate for [jurisdiction]."Variables (5)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{document_type}} | Document Type | demand letter |
| {{practice_area}} | Practice Area | commercial litigation |
| {{brief_facts}} | Brief Facts | Vendor failed to deliver custom software by contractual deadline; client lost a financing round. |
| {{client_type}} | Client Type | Series B SaaS startup |
| {{jurisdiction}} | Jurisdiction | State of New York |
Expected Output
A formal first-draft document tailored to the specified practice area and jurisdiction, with standard protective clauses included and bracketed placeholders left wherever client-specific details still need to be filled in.
Usage Notes
The richer your brief facts, the cleaner the draft — vague inputs produce generic templates. Always treat the output as a starting skeleton and verify any cited statutes or rules before sending.
Originally featured in: 10 Time-Saving AI Prompts Every Lawyer Should Use
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