This article will walk you through how to get more out of Ironclad Jurist by writing effective prompts.
What is Prompting?
Prompting -in the context of using Jurist- refers to the art of providing the AI system with clear, specific instructions about the desired outcome. It is similar to instructing a seasoned legal professional with a well-defined request or question. To get the most out of Jurist, you must create prompts that are clear and specific.
Prompting is an iterative process! Sometimes you can get the desired output in one try, but be prepared that you may need multiple attempts to achieve the desired goal! The better you prompt, the less attempts you need!
Effective Prompt Structure
You can better leverage Ironclad Jurist by crafting detailed prompts. The more context and direction you provide, the better your results will be. There are three main parts of a well constructed prompt:
- Action: Action refers to the skill or competency you're asking Jurist to perform, such drafting, summarizing, redlining, analyzing, or completing a template.
- Context and Detail: Providing specific conditions and background information **helps Jurist understand the context of your inquiry, leading to more relevant and accurate outputs.
- Scope: The scope of your prompt defines the intent or goal behind your query. It establishes the type of information or answer you seek from the AI, guiding the generation process towards the desired outcome.
Additional Ways to Improve Your Prompts
You don’t need to include information from all of the following categories in every prompt, but we suggest adding them whenever applicable. Ultimately, this information is meant to assist you in adding beneficial information to your prompts, not to restrict the content of your prompts.
Set Your Audience
Specifying your target audience within your prompt helps Jurist generate outputs that are more relevant and understandable for them.
I.e.: Draft this email to the sales director of the company.
Detail and Tone
Detail and tone refer to statements about the writing itself, rather than a topic or position.
I.e.: Detailed, concise, formal, no more than 2 paragraphs.
Areas of Emphasis
When reviewing a document, specify on what or where Jurist should emphasis to produce a more relevant output.
I.e.: specific clauses, ignore annexes, risk to one party, possible financial impact, or emphasis between differences in two documents.
Output Format
Be specific about the kind of output you are trying to get out of Jurist.
I.e.: Tables, columns, matrix, letter, email, list, etc.
Troubleshooting
If you prompt is still not producing the desired outcome after applying the guidance above, consider the following:
- Make it more specific. Ensure that the prompt is explicit and provides enough context to guide the model in delivering accurate results. Include relevant keywords, phrases, or concepts that will help Jurist understand the query or task better.
- Avoid ambiguity. A lack of clarity can lead to irrelevant or incorrect results. Be clear and concise with your prompts to minimize confusion. Repetition can be used to emphasize an instruction, but make sure it does not contradict itself.
- Provide examples to Jurist. Provide a few examples of how ‘Jurist should behave’ in your prompt. Think about adding a small text, with a question and an answer for example.
- Try different prompt lengths. Although longer prompts can provide more context, they might also introduce noise. Experiment with different prompt lengths to determine the optimal length for your specific use case.