Plain-English clause rewrite: AI prompt for legal
A ready-to-run prompt for translation & localization work in legal practice. It assigns the AI a specific senior role, takes your details as variables, and defines the output format — so the first result is usable, not a warm-up.
What this prompt does
Rewrite the following contract clause in plain English at an 8th-grade reading level without changing its legal meaning: [paste clause]. It structures the request the way experienced practitioners brief a colleague: context first, then explicit deliverables, then quality constraints.
Best for
Legal professionals — and anyone doing this work — who need translation & localization handled to a professional standard for clients and opposing counsel. Typical moments: contract negotiations, client advisories and matter updates.
Before you use it
Have these details ready to replace the highlighted variables:
[paste clause]
The prompt
Rewrite the following contract clause in plain English at an 8th-grade reading level without changing its legal meaning: [paste clause]. Then list anything that was ambiguous in the original and two questions I should ask the counterparty about it.
Quality checklist before you run it
- Replace every amber [variable] with your real context
- Treat the first output as a draft — iterate once or twice
- Verify facts, names and numbers before using the result
Common mistakes
- Running the prompt with [variables] left unfilled
- Accepting the first output instead of iterating once or twice
- Skipping fact-checks on names, numbers and claims
When to use it — and when not to rely on it
Use it whenever translation & localization would otherwise start from a blank page. Don't rely on it as a finished product: outputs need your judgment, your facts, and — in regulated work — professional review.
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Logical next step
After this, most legal teams move on to Mutual NDA draft.
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