Common Mistakes
Terminology Issues
- Using ambiguous terms
- Not specifying legal terms of art
- Unclear abbreviations
- Undefined industry jargon
Context Problems
❌ Bad Example
❌ Bad Example
Is this okay under Revlon?
✅ Good Example
✅ Good Example
Analyze whether this board decision meets Revlon duties under Delaware corporate law.
Structural Issues
Prompt Construction
- Too vague or general
- Missing critical context
- Unclear objectives
- Information overload
Common Format Mistakes
Best Practices to Avoid Pitfalls
Use Easy Prompt
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Clear Communication
- Define terms clearly
- Specify jurisdiction
- Provide relevant context
- State desired output format
Quality Control
- Verify AI understanding
- Cross-check responses
- Document assumptions
- Track successful approaches