AI Prompt for Automating Legal Document Review in Government

About Prompt

  • Prompt Type – Dynamic
  • Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
  • Niche – Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Language – English
  • Category – Public Sector Applications
  • Prompt Title – AI Prompt for Automating Legal Document Review in Government

Prompt Details

## Dynamic AI Prompt for Automating Legal Document Review in Government (Public Sector)

**Prompt Objective:** To automate the review of legal documents within a government context, focusing on legal and regulatory compliance. This prompt is designed to be dynamic, allowing for customization based on specific needs and applicable to various AI platforms.

**Prompt Structure:**

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## Legal Document Review – Automated Analysis

**Document Type:** [Specify document type, e.g., Contract, Legislation, Regulation, Policy, Legal Opinion]
**Jurisdiction:** [Specify relevant jurisdiction, e.g., US Federal, California State, UK, EU]
**Specific Regulation(s):** [List specific regulations or laws, e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA]
**Review Objective(s):** [Specify the goals of the review. Select one or more from the list below or add your own. Use specific keywords relevant to the objective.]

* **Compliance Check:** Verify compliance with specified regulation(s). Include specific clauses or sections to check. [e.g., “Verify compliance with Article 5 of GDPR regarding data subject rights.”]
* **Risk Assessment:** Identify potential legal risks and liabilities. [e.g., “Identify clauses that could expose the government to litigation related to intellectual property infringement.”]
* **Contract Analysis:** Analyze key contractual provisions, including [Specific provisions: e.g., termination clauses, indemnification clauses, payment terms]. [e.g., “Analyze the termination clause for potential ambiguities and risks.”]
* **Policy Review:** Evaluate the effectiveness and legality of a policy document. [e.g., “Assess whether this policy complies with equal opportunity employment laws.”]
* **Red Flag Identification:** Identify potentially problematic or suspicious clauses or sections. [e.g., “Highlight any clauses that limit government liability excessively.”]
* **Gap Analysis:** Identify gaps between the document and specified regulations or best practices. [e.g., “Identify any gaps between this policy and the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.”]
* **Summarization:** Summarize the key provisions and obligations within the document. [e.g., “Summarize the key obligations of the government under this contract.”]
* **Comparison:** Compare this document with a reference document [Provide link or document content] to identify discrepancies. [e.g., “Compare this draft contract with the standard government contract template and highlight any deviations.”]

**Document Content:** [Paste the text of the legal document here or provide a link to an accessible file.]

**Output Format:** [Specify the desired output format. Options include:]

* **Summary Report:** A concise summary of the findings.
* **Detailed Report:** A comprehensive report with detailed analysis and supporting evidence.
* **Annotated Document:** The original document with annotations highlighting relevant sections and potential issues.
* **List of Issues:** A list of specific legal or compliance issues identified.
* **JSON:** Structured data output for further processing.

**Optional Parameters:**

* **Specific Keywords:** Provide specific keywords or phrases to focus the analysis. [e.g., “data breach,” “confidentiality,” “liability,” “force majeure”]
* **Contextual Information:** Provide any relevant background information or context that may be helpful for the analysis. [e.g., “This contract relates to a sensitive national security project.”]
* **Desired Tone:** [Specify the desired tone for the output. Options include: Formal, Informal, Objective, Persuasive]

## Example Usage:

**Document Type:** Contract
**Jurisdiction:** US Federal
**Specific Regulation(s):** Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
**Review Objective(s):** Compliance Check: Verify compliance with FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks related to cost overruns.
**Document Content:** [Paste contract text here]
**Output Format:** Detailed Report
**Specific Keywords:** “cost,” “audit,” “records,” “overrun”
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**Guidance for Using the Prompt:**

* **Be Specific:** Clearly define the document type, jurisdiction, regulations, and review objectives. The more specific you are, the more accurate and relevant the results will be.
* **Iterate and Refine:** Test the prompt with different parameters and refine it based on the results. Experiment with different output formats and optional parameters to optimize the output.
* **Consider AI Platform Limitations:** While this prompt is designed to be platform-agnostic, be aware of the specific capabilities and limitations of the AI platform you are using.
* **Human Oversight is Crucial:** AI-powered legal document review should be used as a tool to assist human reviewers, not as a replacement. Always have a qualified legal professional review the AI’s output before making any decisions.
* **Data Privacy and Security:** Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations when using AI to process sensitive legal documents.

This dynamic prompt provides a flexible and powerful framework for automating legal document review in the public sector. By customizing the parameters, government agencies can leverage AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance compliance.