AI Prompt: Synthesize Cases Into Structured Research Memo
Organize verified cases into a structured analysis with sub-issues, majority/minority positions, and circuit splits — closed-set, no added citations.
The Prompt
Variables (3)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{legal_issue}} | Legal Issue | enforceability of forum selection clauses against consumers |
| {{authorities}} | Cases and Authorities | Carnival Cruise Lines v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 (1991) — Supreme Court enforced forum selection clause in adhesion ticket contract... |
| {{client_position}} | Your Client's Position | the forum selection clause is unenforceable because it was buried in fine print and would deprive my client of a meaningful day in court |
Expected Output
A structured memo grouping the supplied authorities by sub-issue, identifying majority/minority lines, flagging splits, and proposing strongest arguments.
Usage Notes
Closed-set prompt: the model must not add cases. Always re-verify each citation and holding the model uses; under ABA Model Rule 1.1 and Formal Opinion 512, you remain responsible for accuracy.
Legal Sources Referenced
- ABA Model Rule 1.1 (Competence)
- ABA Formal Opinion 512 (2024) — Generative AI Tools
- Mata v. Avianca, Inc., 22-cv-1461 (S.D.N.Y. 2023)
Originally featured in: How to Use AI for Legal Research Safely in 2026: The Complete Workflow
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.