Master the complete AI-assisted legal writing workflow: think first, delegate strategically, prompt effectively, review critically, verify thoroughly, and integrate seamlessly. This immersive simulation puts you through every decision point lawyers face when using GenAI.

Welcome to the AI-Assisted Legal Writing Simulation

This isn't a test of whether you CAN use AI—it's a test of whether you can use it WELL.

You'll work through a realistic assignment: drafting a motion for summary judgment with AI assistance. At each stage, you'll make the decisions that separate skilled AI users from lawyers who get sanctioned for fake citations.

The 7 Stages:

Think First — Understand why order matters
Human Brainstorming — Build your analytical foundation
Strategic Delegation — Decide what AI should (and shouldn't) do
Prompt Engineering — Learn to get useful output
Critical Review — Spot hallucinations and strategic errors
Iteration — Refine through feedback
Final Integration — Produce work product that's yours

The Core Principle: AI is a powerful tool for AUGMENTING legal work, not replacing judgment. The best lawyers use AI to be more thorough, more creative, and more efficient—while maintaining professional responsibility for every word.

Let's begin.

Capstone Assessment35 min

The AI-Assisted Brief: A Human-in-the-Loop Simulation

Scenario

**Your Assignment** You're a third-year associate at a mid-size law firm. Partner Diana Chen just stopped by your office: "I need a motion for summary judgment in the Thornton case by Friday. The client, Meridian Tech, is being sued for breach of a software licensing agreement. Plaintiff claims we violated the exclusivity provision, but the provision only covers 'competing products'—and our new product serves a completely different market. I think we have strong arguments on contract interpretation. Use whatever tools you need, but make it sharp. Judge Harrison hates fluff." **What You Have:** - The software license agreement (key provisions summarized below) - Deposition transcripts showing plaintiff's CEO admitted the products serve different markets - Two relevant cases from this circuit on contract interpretation - Access to GenAI tools **Key Contract Language:** Section 4.2: "Licensee agrees not to develop, market, or sell any Competing Product during the term of this Agreement. 'Competing Product' means any software product that provides substantially similar functionality to the Licensed Software and targets the same customer base." **The Simulation:** This exercise will test your judgment in using AI throughout the drafting process. You'll make strategic decisions, write prompts, review AI outputs, and verify accuracy. At each stage, you'll receive feedback on your approach. **Remember:** The goal isn't to avoid AI—it's to use it skillfully as a tool while maintaining your professional judgment.

Stage 1: Think Before You Prompt

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Stage 1: Think Before You Prompt

The First Critical Decision

You've just received the assignment from Partner Chen. You have the contract, deposition transcripts, and two relevant cases. You also have access to GenAI tools.

The Question: What should you do FIRST?

This isn't a trick question—but your answer reveals whether you understand the most important principle of AI-assisted legal work: think first, then augment.

Why does order matter? If you start with AI:

You may anchor on its ideas and miss better arguments YOU would have found
You lose the ability to critically evaluate its output (you don't know what you don't know)
You may miss strategic considerations the AI can't see (like Judge Harrison's preferences)

Complete the exercise and submit for Write.law feedback

The AI-Assisted Brief: A Human-in-the-Loop Simulation

The AI-Assisted Brief: A Human-in-the-Loop Simulation

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Stage 1: Think Before You Prompt

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The AI-Assisted Brief: A Human-in-the-Loop Simulation

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Stage 1: Think Before You Prompt

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