Using AI for legal work? Better outputs start with better prompts
Technologies that harness the power of AI are advancing at a breakneck pace. The legal industry is among those that have embraced and realized the tremendous benefits AI provides, specifically with generative AI (GenAI) Large Language Models (LLMs) that can read, comprehend, and analyze thousands of legal documents in a matter of seconds.
But with GenAI technology, the quality of your output hinges on your ability to create targeted and quality prompts.
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The importance of AI prompting
Using prompt libraries for legal tasks
Exploring solutions with prompt libraries
Get the best and fastest results with prompt libraries
The importance of AI prompting
In AI terms, a prompt is the instruction, question, or request you input with the goal of getting the information or output you want. When it comes to prompts, specificity and context are paramount. If your prompt is ambiguous or vague, your output will follow suit.
When creating prompts, keep the following tips in mind:
- Use simple, clear, and concise language. Keep prompts short and use the active voice.
- Specify the output you want. Think backwards from your goal and provide details about how you want your information to appear. For example, do you want a detailed summary, an email, or a bulleted list?
- Provide as much context as possible. Consider including helpful background information or a specific persona, desired grade-level, or general scope.
Using prompt libraries for legal tasks
When building a case or defense, using an AI assistant increases the ease and speed of your research. But if you don’t understand how to effectively use an AI assistant to get the results you want, it can also be a source of frustration. This is why a prompt library can be such an invaluable resource.
A prompt library is a curated collection of pre-written, tested, and optimized prompts that are designed to elicit specific responses or outcomes. Prompt libraries offer significant time savings, allowing you to quickly perform legal research, analyze information, and draft documents.
Additionally, a quality prompt library provides the following benefits:
- Enhanced accuracy: Better prompts lead to more comprehensive results. Having access to expert-created prompts at your fingertips can quickly produce the accurate results and reliable information you need.
- Time efficiency: Using an expert-created prompt library can significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to draft and review legal documents. Because the information contained in the prompt library is continually reviewed and updated by legal AI prompting specialists, you can feel confident that your work is always based on the most accurate information.
- More context means better quality: Utilizing a prompt library helps ensure that specific contextual details are automatically included in your prompts. This means your results are tailored to provide the most helpful and high-quality information possible, so you get the results you need from your very first query.
Exploring solutions with prompt libraries
A prompt library can help you quickly complete a variety of legal tasks. But it’s important to note that not all prompt libraries are created to the same standards or maintained in the same way.
To ensure that you get the most precise results, choose an AI assistant that utilizes a prompt library specifically tailored for legal professionals, and where the information is curated and regularly updated by legal experts.
Keeping these perimeters in mind, a pre-built prompt library offers:
- Immediate access to a broad range of vetted prompts
- Significant time savings and reduced effort
- Seamless and easy integration with existing legal workflows and helpful tools
Get the best and fastest results with prompt libraries
AI is changing the way legal professionals work. But there’s a steep learning curve to effectively using it, and the accuracy of your output depends on the quality of your prompts.
By using a robust prompt library that serves legal professionals, you can significantly reduce the time it takes to conduct legal research, complete a thorough document analysis, and draft correspondence. With the time savings prompt libraries provide, you’re free to focus on more fulfilling and higher-value work.
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