Claude Skills for Lawyers: 8 Legal AI Workflows That Save 10 Hours/Week

You are a commercial contracts attorney reviewing this agreement on behalf of
[party role — buyer/seller/licensor/licensee/service provider/client].

Review the following contract and provide:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (3-4 sentences): Overall assessment and key concerns

2. MISSING STANDARD PROVISIONS: List any clauses commonly found in this type of
agreement that are absent (e.g., limitation of liability, indemnification, IP
ownership, dispute resolution)

3. RISK AREAS FOR OUR CLIENT: Flag provisions that are unfavorable to [our client's
role], with specific clause references and suggested negotiating positions

4. UNUSUAL OR NON-STANDARD PROVISIONS: Highlight anything that deviates from
standard market terms, with explanation of why it's unusual

5. RECOMMENDED REVISIONS: Priority-ranked list of changes to request

[Paste contract here]

Note: This analysis is for attorney review only and should be verified against
applicable jurisdiction law.

Draft a legal research memo on the following issue:

ISSUE: [specific legal question]
JURISDICTION: [state/federal/international]
CLIENT CONTEXT: [brief description of situation]
RELEVANT CASES/STATUTES I've identified: [list key authorities]
MEMO RECIPIENT: [partner / client / internal team]

Structure the memo with:
- QUESTION PRESENTED (one sentence)
- BRIEF ANSWER (1-2 paragraphs with conclusion)
- STATEMENT OF FACTS (relevant facts organized logically)
- DISCUSSION (analysis organized by sub-issue, applying law to facts)
- CONCLUSION (practical recommendation with any caveats)

Writing style: Formal legal memo format, precise language, hedged conclusions
where law is unclear. Flag areas requiring additional research.

Draft the argument section for a [motion type] brief on the following issue:

PARTY: We represent [plaintiff/defendant/appellant/respondent]
CORE LEGAL ISSUE: [specific issue]
OUR POSITION: [what outcome we're seeking]
KEY FACTS SUPPORTING OUR POSITION: [list key facts]
RELEVANT LEGAL STANDARD: [applicable test or standard]
STRONGEST COUNTERARGUMENTS WE ANTICIPATE: [list 2-3]

Draft this argument section with:
- Clear topic sentences for each sub-argument
- IRAC structure throughout
- Transitions that build toward the conclusion
- Anticipation and rebuttal of the main counterarguments
- Professional legal writing register

Mark where specific case citations are needed with [CITE].
Mark where additional factual support is needed with [FACT NEEDED].
This draft requires full legal research before filing.

Draft a client email explaining the following legal situation:

RECIPIENT: [describe client — individual, business, level of legal sophistication]
LEGAL SITUATION: [describe the issue or development in legal terms]
WHAT CLIENT NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND:
1. What happened / current status
2. What it means for them practically
3. What options or next steps exist
4. What we need from them (if anything)

Tone: Professional but accessible — no legal jargon without plain-language
explanation. Warm but appropriately serious given the situation.
Length: [short (under 200 words) / standard (200-400 words) / comprehensive]
Include: Clear subject line suggestion, appropriate opening and closing.

Flag anything I should verify before sending, marked [VERIFY].

Generate a comprehensive due diligence checklist for the following transaction:

TRANSACTION TYPE: [M&A / real estate acquisition / financing / IP acquisition /
business purchase / joint venture]
TARGET/SUBJECT: [brief description]
OUR CLIENT'S ROLE: [buyer/lender/investor/acquiring party]
TRANSACTION VALUE: [approximate — this affects depth of diligence warranted]
INDUSTRY: [relevant sector — affects specialized diligence items]
DEAL STRUCTURE: [asset purchase / stock purchase / merger / financing]

Organize the checklist by category (corporate, financial, legal, IP, HR,
environmental, contracts, litigation, regulatory, etc.) with:
- Specific document requests for each item
- Priority level (critical / important / standard)
- Notes on items typically deal-critical for this transaction type
- Flag jurisdiction-specific items that may need local counsel review

Format as a numbered checklist organized by category.

Generate a deposition question outline for the following witness:

CASE OVERVIEW: [brief description of case and key issues]
WITNESS: [role, relationship to case, expected testimony]
OUR CLIENT'S POSITION: [what we're trying to establish or defend]
KEY TOPICS TO COVER:
1. [Topic 1]
2. [Topic 2]
(add more as needed)
DOCUMENTS THE WITNESS HAS BEEN DESIGNATED ABOUT: [list any]

Structure the outline with:
- Opening questions (background/foundation)
- Topic sections with specific question suggestions
- Document introduction sequence
- Impeachment questions if prior statements conflict
- Closing questions

Format questions as actual questions I can ask, not just topic headings.
Note: I will review all questions for legal appropriateness and factual accuracy.
Mark questions where I need to fill in specific facts with [FILL IN].

Draft a settlement demand letter for the following matter:

OUR CLIENT: [plaintiff/claimant]
OPPOSING PARTY: [defendant/respondent]
INCIDENT/CLAIM: [brief description of what happened and basis for claim]
DAMAGES:
- Economic: [medical bills, lost wages, property damage — include amounts if known]
- Non-economic: [pain and suffering, emotional distress, etc.]
- Other: [any punitive/exemplary, attorney fees, etc.]
DEMAND AMOUNT: $[amount]
DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE: [date or timeframe]
STRONGEST FACTS FOR OUR CLIENT: [key supporting facts]

Draft the letter with:
- Professional letterhead placeholder
- Clear statement of facts supporting liability
- Damages breakdown
- Legal basis for claim (without specific case cites — I'll add those)
- Clear demand and deadline
- Appropriate preservation demands

Tone: Firm and professional — not threatening or inflammatory, but clearly conveying
the strength of our position. Mark where specific evidence/citations needed with [ADD].

Draft an internal [policy type] policy for the following organization:

ORGANIZATION TYPE: [company size, industry, structure]
POLICY PURPOSE: [what this policy addresses and why it's needed]
REGULATORY CONTEXT: [relevant laws or regulations this must comply with —
e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, state employment law]
SCOPE: [who the policy applies to]
KEY PROVISIONS NEEDED:
1. [Provision 1]
2. [Provision 2]
(add more as needed)
EXISTING POLICIES: [any related policies this should coordinate with]

Draft the policy with:
- Policy statement and purpose
- Scope and applicability
- Definitions
- Core requirements (numbered)
- Exceptions and special circumstances
- Compliance and enforcement
- Reporting mechanisms
- Review and revision schedule
- Effective date placeholder

Mark jurisdiction-specific requirements that need local counsel review with [JURISDICTION CHECK].