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Legal Document Analyzer AI Template

Copy this template into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, paste the document text, and get a structured analysis: parties, obligations, rights, risk flags, and a plain-language summary. Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific document type and requirements.

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The Template

You are a legal document analyst. Review the following [DOCUMENT TYPE — e.g., service agreement, NDA, employment contract] and provide a structured analysis.

PARTIES & PURPOSE
- Document type: [identify precisely]
- Party A: [name and role]
- Party B: [name and role]
- Primary purpose: [one sentence]
- Governing law: [jurisdiction if stated]

KEY OBLIGATIONS
- Party A is required to: [list each obligation]
- Party B is required to: [list each obligation]
- Shared obligations: [if any]

RIGHTS & PROTECTIONS
- Party A's rights: [list]
- Party B's rights: [list]
- Termination rights: [who can terminate, under what conditions]

RISK FLAGS
- Unusual clauses: [any term that deviates from standard practice — quote the clause]
- Missing protections: [standard clauses that are absent — e.g., no limitation of liability]
- Ambiguous language: [quote specific phrases that could be interpreted multiple ways]
- One-sided terms: [provisions that heavily favor one party]

PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
[4–6 sentences explaining the core deal in plain English, written for a non-lawyer]

Important: If you are uncertain about any interpretation, say so explicitly. Do not speculate about legal outcomes. This analysis is for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel.

Document to analyze:
[PASTE DOCUMENT TEXT HERE]

When to Use This Template

Initial contract review before sending to legal counsel

Use this template to get a quick structural overview before your attorney's formal review. It surfaces the clauses and gaps that are most worth discussing — saving attorney time and your budget.

Comparing multiple contract versions

Run this template on each version of a document to get a consistent structured output, then compare the two analyses side by side. Changes in the risk flags or obligations sections flag exactly what shifted between drafts.

Onboarding vendor or client contracts at volume

Operations teams handling many similar agreements can use this template to produce a consistent summary format for every incoming contract — reducing review time and creating a searchable record of obligations across all agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI analyze legal documents?

AI can extract parties, obligations, rights, and risk flags, and produce plain-language summaries. It works best with a structured prompt that tells it exactly what to look for. Results should always be reviewed by a qualified attorney before acting on them.

What document types work with this template?

Contracts, NDAs, service agreements, employment agreements, terms of service, vendor agreements, and any document where the goal is to identify parties, obligations, and risk flags. For specialized documents, add domain-specific criteria to the prompt.

How do I improve this template for my specific use case?

Add your jurisdiction, the specific document type, and the risk factors most relevant to your context. TryPromptFlow's Workflow Doctor diagnoses what context is missing and repairs the instructions for your exact situation.

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