Ushir Shah<\/a><\/strong>, Marketing Manager at Jus Mundi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing legal research, and Jus AI<\/strong><\/a>\u2014powered by Jus Mundi<\/strong><\/a>\u2014is at the forefront of this transformation. Legal AI tools enable professionals around the world to increase efficiency, enhance accuracy, and streamline workflows. But to extract the best insights from legal AI tools, knowing how to ask the right questions is key. Before querying any legal AI, clearly define what you aim to achieve. A well-structured question leads to precise and relevant results. Having a clear objective allows the AI assistant to understand the context and generate responses that are aligned with your research needs. Without a defined goal, you may receive broad or unfocused results that require additional refinement, leading to inefficiencies in your workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> How are contract clauses interpreted by arbitral tribunals?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Look up information on contracts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why?<\/strong> General queries can generate broad responses, while specific ones yield targeted insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI thrives on clarity. Vague or overly broad questions may lead to incomplete answers. Instead, be as detailed and precise as possible. The more specific your question, the more relevant and tailored the response will be. If the answer isn\u2019t quite what you expected, rephrase your question to include key details, such as jurisdiction, legal framework, or case type. This will help AI tools generate more useful and targeted results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> What are the grounds for annulment of an arbitration award in France?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> How to get an award annulled?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> If the response isn\u2019t what you expected, refine your prompt and try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Providing background details helps AI tools narrow down the scope and deliver more accurate answers. Contextualizing your query by including relevant facts, case details, or applicable rules ensures that AI understands the full picture. AI responds best when it has enough information to distinguish between different legal scenarios, so including contextual elements will lead to more comprehensive and insightful responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> How may an arbitrator be disqualified under the PCA Arbitration Rules 2012?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> What are the reasons for disqualifying an arbitrator?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Practice:<\/strong> If researching a case, mention relevant treaties, jurisdictions, or procedural rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your query is multi-layered, split it into smaller, manageable questions for better results. AI tools function more efficiently when they can focus on one aspect of a complex issue at a time. By structuring your queries into step-by-step components, you can build a more structured and accurate response, ensuring that each aspect of your research is thoroughly addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (1) What are the common jurisdictional issues in international investment arbitration cases?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) What laws are typically applied in international investment arbitration?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (3) What procedural rules govern international investment arbitration involving multiple parties and states?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> What are the jurisdictional issues, applicable laws, and procedural rules in international investment arbitration cases involving multiple parties and states?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why?<\/strong> AI performs better when each aspect is addressed separately <\/strong>rather than lumped together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many AI-powered legal research tools allow users to refine their searches by selecting only cases, rules, treaties, or publications. This improves relevance. If you need insights from a particular type of legal document, specifying the source ensures you receive the most authoritative and useful information. Filtering by source helps eliminate unnecessary results and makes it easier to focus on the most applicable legal precedents or doctrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> Define the concept of competence-competence using publications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Define the concept of competence-competence as done by authors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> If you need treaty interpretations, filter your query to focus only on treaties for the most relevant insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the initial response isn\u2019t exhaustive, request additional depth or more examples to refine your understanding. AI-generated responses may provide a general overview at first, but you can always prompt Jus AI to delve deeper into specific elements. Asking follow-up questions or requesting further explanation helps in uncovering nuanced aspects of legal concepts, making your research more robust and thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> Go deeper. Tell me more about the objectivist approach to defining investment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Stop at the first response if you need more clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> AI is a conversational tool\u2014keep iterating on your questions until you reach the desired level of detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you need a legal memo, summary, or structured list, AI tools can format its response to suit your needs. Different legal tasks require different types of output, so requesting a specific format ensures that the information is presented in the most useful way. Whether you need a succinct summary for quick reference or a detailed memorandum for case preparation, AI can adapt its responses accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Do:<\/strong> Draft a legal memo on the enforceability of arbitral awards under the New York Convention using this specific case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u274c Don\u2019t:<\/strong> I need to write a legal memo using this case to argue in favor of […]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why?<\/strong> Specific format requests ensure AI tailors its output to match your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By following these seven essential tips<\/strong> you will be able to optimize the use of legal AI tools for your practice. You can see it in action in Jus AI<\/strong><\/a> – the only suite of<\/strong> AI Assistants tailor-made for arbitration<\/strong> doubling research, drafting, analysis, and translation efficiency with insights grounded in the world\u2019s most comprehensive arbitration and international law database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Here are seven essential tips<\/strong> for improving your legal prompting skills and getting the most out of AI-powered legal research tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Understand Your Objective<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Be Clear and Specific<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Provide Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Break Down Complex Prompts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Specify Your Desired Source<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Ask for More Detail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Request the Answer in Any Format You Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get the Most Out of Jus AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n