45 ChatGPT Prompts for UK Solicitors and Law Firms (2025)

Act as an English solicitor writing a client care letter for a new matter. The client is [individual/company] and the matter concerns [brief description]. Include: confirmation of our instructions and scope of work, our fee estimate of £[X] plus VAT, billing arrangements, the name of the supervising partner and day-to-day fee earner, our complaints procedure reference, and SRA regulatory information. Format in line with standard client care letter requirements under the SRA Standards and Regulations.

Write a client update letter explaining the current status of their [matter type] case. Key developments since our last update: [list]. Next steps are: [list]. Estimated timeline to [next milestone] is [timeframe]. The letter should be clear, reassuring where appropriate, honest about any delays or complications, and specific about what the client needs to do, if anything, and by when.

Draft a letter explaining our costs estimate to a client for [matter type]. Our estimate is £[X] to £[Y] plus VAT and disbursements of approximately £[Z]. Explain: how costs are calculated (hourly rate or fixed fee), what is and isn't included, the circumstances that might cause costs to exceed the estimate, and our policy on client updates regarding costs as the matter progresses. Comply with SRA transparency rules on costs information.

Write a letter to a client explaining in plain English what [legal concept relevant to their matter] means and how it applies to their specific situation. The client has no legal background. Avoid jargon entirely or explain any technical term immediately when first used. The goal is genuine client understanding, not just technical accuracy.

Act as a commercial solicitor reviewing this contract on behalf of [our client, who is the purchaser/supplier]. Identify: the key obligations created for each party, any clauses unusually unfavourable to our client compared to market standard, missing standard protections our client would typically expect, ambiguous drafting that could create future disputes, and the limitation of liability and indemnity provisions. Suggest specific redlined amendments to better protect our client's position. This is preliminary review only — final advice requires full partner sign-off.

Review this NDA and confirm: the scope of confidential information covered, the duration of the confidentiality obligation, whether it is mutual or one-way, the governing law and jurisdiction clause, and any unusual carve-outs or exceptions. Flag anything that deviates from standard UK market practice for this type of agreement.

Draft standard form clauses for [specific commercial term — e.g. 'limitation of liability', 'force majeure', 'termination for convenience', 'IP assignment'] suitable for inclusion in a UK commercial services agreement. Reference current UK case law principles where relevant (e.g. the reasonableness test under UCTA 1977 for limitation clauses). Note: requires solicitor verification of current legal position before use.

Provide an overview of the current legal position in England and Wales on [legal issue] based on your training knowledge. Cover: the relevant statutory framework, key case law principles, and any recent developments you are aware of. Clearly flag that this must be verified against current Westlaw/Lexis+ sources and recent case law before being relied upon, as the law may have changed since your training cutoff.

Summarise the key principles established in [case name] and explain how this precedent might apply to a situation where [describe client's facts]. Identify the key distinguishing features between the precedent case and our client's situation that might affect how the principle applies.

Draft a research memo structure for analysing [legal issue]. Include sections for: issue identification, relevant legislation, applicable case law, application to client's facts, and conclusion with recommendation. I will populate each section with verified current research — this is a structural template only.

Write a client letter explaining the conveyancing process for [purchase/sale] of a [property type] in England. Cover the key stages from offer acceptance through to completion, the typical timeline of [X weeks], the key documents the client will need to provide, and what happens at exchange of contracts and completion. Plain English for a first-time buyer with no conveyancing experience.

Draft a report on title summary for a residential conveyancing transaction covering: the title register findings, any restrictions or covenants identified, the results of standard searches (local authority, water and drainage, environmental), and any matters requiring further enquiry before exchange. This is a template structure — actual findings require full title and search review.

Write a client explanation of the difference between freehold and leasehold property ownership for a client considering purchasing a [property type]. Cover the key practical implications, ongoing costs (ground rent, service charges for leasehold), and what they should specifically check before proceeding. Plain English, no jargon.

Write a client letter explaining the divorce process in England and Wales following the no-fault divorce reforms under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Cover the key stages, the minimum 20-week reflection period, the conditional and final order process, and how this interacts with any financial settlement discussions. Plain English for a client with no prior experience of the process.

Draft a client explanation of the factors the court considers under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 when determining financial settlements on divorce. Explain in plain English what each factor means in practice and how it might apply to a case involving [brief client circumstances]. Note this is general guidance only — specific advice requires full case analysis.

Write a client letter explaining child arrangements options following separation, covering the difference between informal agreements, consent orders, and contested court proceedings under the Children Act 1989. Explain the welfare checklist the court applies and emphasise the benefits of reaching agreement without court involvement where possible.

Write advice to an employer client on the process for conducting a fair disciplinary procedure under the ACAS Code of Practice. The situation involves [brief description of conduct issue]. Cover: the investigation requirements, the right to be accompanied, the disciplinary hearing process, appeal rights, and the potential unfair dismissal risks if the process is not followed correctly. Note: specific advice requires full facts and should be reviewed by the supervising solicitor.

Draft a settlement agreement explanatory letter for an employee client who has been offered a settlement agreement by their employer. Explain in plain English what a settlement agreement is, the independent legal advice requirement, the tax treatment of any termination payment, and the key terms they should scrutinise before signing (restrictive covenants, references, confidentiality clauses).

Write a client advisory note on UK GDPR compliance requirements for a [business type] that processes [type of personal data]. Cover: the lawful basis requirements under Article 6, the specific obligations for any special category data under Article 9, data subject rights they must be able to fulfil, and the practical steps for compliance including privacy notices and any DPIA requirements. Note: requires verification against current ICO guidance.

Draft a data breach notification letter to the ICO following a personal data breach involving [brief description]. Cover the required elements under UK GDPR Article 33: nature of the breach, categories and approximate number of data subjects and records affected, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed to address the breach. Must be submitted within 72 hours of awareness — confirm this timeline is being met.

Write a business development email to a [target client type] introducing our firm's [practice area] services. We have particular expertise in [describe]. Recent relevant experience includes [describe, anonymised]. The email should establish credibility, demonstrate understanding of the prospect's likely challenges, and propose a no-obligation initial conversation. Professional, not salesy.

Draft a case study (anonymised, no identifying client details) describing a successful matter we handled involving [matter type and outcome]. This will be used for marketing purposes. Ensure full anonymisation and confirm with the supervising partner that this complies with our client confidentiality obligations before publication.