Get Started Using Jurist

Start a Jurist Chat

1. Click the chat icon in the top right corner of Ironclad.
2. Enter your instructions, or click Prompts to select from the prompt library. To learn more about customizing prompts, see Customize Your Prompt Library.
3. To attach files, choose one of the following:
   • Upload from your device: Click Add files > Upload from your device. Ensure DOCX files are not in protected mode.
   • Import from Repository: Click Add files > Import from Repository. Use the search and filter tools to select and import records.
     
4. To enhance your prompt, click Enhance prompt (magic wand icon). Jurist will improve the wording, which you can then edit as needed.
   
5. Click Send. Jurist processes your request and displays the results in a new tab. The redlines are color-coded for easy identification:
   • Blue: AI Redlines
   • Red: User Redlines
   • Green: Third-Party Redlines
6. You can send another message with additional requests and Jurist will complete them, keeping the previous messages as context.
7. To hide the chat window, click the Collapse arrow to focus on the editor.
   

Edit Sections of a Contract

After carrying out an initial request, you can ask Jurist to edit specific sections of your contract.

1. Highlight the section you want Jurist to edit.
2. Click Edit with input. You are redirected to the chat box where ‘Edit in selection’ displays as a tag.
3. Enter your instructions and click Send. Jurist carries out your request and displays the redlines in highlighted text.
4. You can toggle on/off the redlines by clicking Show redlines. If you download the contract, the redlines are shown as red text.

Download Jurist’s Output

You can download a .docx version of the Jurist’s output.

1. In the tab where Jurist’s output is located, click the Download button.
2. Select whether you want the Format to be PDF or DOCX.
3. Select who the Author of the AI Edits is. You can select from Jurist or yourself.
4. Click Download.
5. The content is downloaded. You can find the file in your browser and computer Downloads folder. The downloaded file's name matches the title of the tab in Ironclad.

Accept/Reject Changes

You can accept or reject individual changes made by Jurist by clicking on the suggested change and then clicking Accept changes or Reject changes.

Provide Jurist with Feedback

After Jurist generates an output, you can provide feedback as to whether or not it was helpful by clicking the thumbs up or thumbs down icons. This feedback will help tailor the AI model to improve over time.

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics of using Jurist, you can explore additional ways to get more value from it. Review the articles below to learn how you can further use Jurist to support your contracting process:

• Access the Prompt Library in Jurist: The Prompt Library is your centralized space in Ironclad to save, share, and use prompts for Jurist. It contains prompts created by you, your team, and Ironclad itself, helping you standardize and accelerate your legal workflows.
• Rename and Delete Jurist Chats: You can manage your Jurist workspace by renaming and deleting Jurist chats. Renaming chats lets you assign clear, descriptive titles to conversations, making them easier to find and reference. Deleting chats removes outdated or unnecessary conversations, so your workspace stays organized and focused.
• Use Guided Prompts in Jurist: Jurist includes guided prompt experiences designed to help legal professionals craft more effective prompts. These guided flows break down the prompt-building process into clear, contextual steps, so you don’t need to guess what to ask or how to phrase your request. If you’re not sure how to phrase a request, or you're working on a complex use case, start with a guided prompt.
• Use Jurist to Redline with Playbooks: Jurist can take a first pass at redlining an entire contract. By uploading a contract and applying relevant playbooks, you can generate redlines across a full document. Each redline includes an explanation of Jurist’s reasoning to help you make informed decisions as you review, accept, reject, or edit the suggested changes. For longer contracts, Jurist provides a summary view of proposed changes.
• Use Jurist in Workflows: Jurist integrates seamlessly into your Ironclad CLM workflows, eliminating the need to switch between platforms during contract review. Open, review, and redline any contract, then save changes back to active workflows with a single click, streamlining your entire contract management experience.
• Use Jurist Online Mode to Generate Memos: You can improve your legal memos in Jurist by enabling Online Mode. This allows Jurist to pull the latest legal information from trusted online sources before generating a response. With Online Mode active, Jurist provides up-to-date context and adds in-line Bluebook citations to your memos.