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How to Use AI to Generate Legal Documents

For many routine legal documents — basic contracts, NDAs, freelance agreements, simple letters of intent, demand letters, or landlord-tenant notices — AI can produce a solid starting draft that is far better than a blank page and often comparable to a basic template from a legal website. People use it when they need a starting point they can then review with a lawyer, when the stakes are low enough that a professional review isn't warranted, or when they want to understand what a standard document should contain before commissioning a lawyer to draft the real thing. The important caveat: AI-generated legal documents should always be reviewed by a qualified attorney before being used in any high-stakes situation. Use AI to draft and understand — not to replace professional legal judgment.

5 Best Prompts for Generating Legal Documents to Ask Claude or ChatGPT

Copy any prompt below and paste it directly into your AI of choice.

  1. Prompt 01 · Draft a basic contract

    "I need a simple contract for [situation: freelance project / service agreement / one-time sale]. The parties are [Party A] and [Party B]. Key terms: [describe scope of work, payment amount and schedule, timeline, and any specific terms]. Can you draft a clear, standard contract I can review with a lawyer?"

    Best for: getting a solid first draft of a straightforward agreement quickly.

  2. Prompt 02 · NDA or confidentiality agreement

    "I need a non-disclosure agreement between [me/my company] and [other party] to cover [what information needs protecting]. The relationship is [describe: potential business partner / contractor / employee]. Can you draft a standard mutual/one-way NDA with reasonable terms?"

    Best for: protecting confidential information in a business relationship.

  3. Prompt 03 · Demand letter

    "I need to write a formal demand letter to [person/company] regarding [situation: unpaid invoice / breach of contract / property damage]. The amount owed is [amount]. Here are the facts: [describe]. Can you draft a professional demand letter that clearly states the facts, the amount owed, a reasonable deadline, and the consequences of non-payment?"

    Best for: a formal written record before escalating to legal action.

  4. Prompt 04 · Freelance or contractor agreement

    "I'm a freelancer and I need a standard client agreement that covers: scope of work, payment terms, revision limits, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and termination. Can you draft a clear, professional agreement I can adapt for each client?"

    Best for: freelancers who need a professional contract template without paying a lawyer to create one from scratch.

  5. Prompt 05 · Understand what should be in a document

    "I need to create a [type of legal document] but I'm not sure what it should contain. Can you tell me the standard sections and key terms that should be in this type of document, explain what each section is meant to protect or establish, and flag anything that's commonly missed?"

    Best for: understanding what a document should include before drafting or commissioning it.