A prompt is a detailed instruction template for Ask Sque analysis. Well-designed prompts produce consistent, predictable, and professionally appropriate outputs.

Effective legal prompts include:

1. Context Statement: Situation and purpose of analysis. Example: "You are reviewing a commercial lease on behalf of a real estate development firm evaluating space for a retail operation."
2. Document Type Specification: Identification of document being analyzed. Example: "This is a commercial lease agreement."
3. Analysis Objectives: Specific analysis to be performed. Example: "Analyze for: (1) lease term and renewal options, (2) rental payment structure and escalation provisions, (3) landlord maintenance obligations, (4) tenant improvements and build-out responsibilities, (5) insurance and indemnification requirements, (6) default provisions and remedies, (7) non-standard or unusual terms, (8) risks for our client."
4. Output Format Specification: Desired format for results. Example: "Provide analysis in table format with column headers: 'Term,' 'Provision,' 'Market Standard,' 'Risk Level,' 'Negotiation Recommendation.'"
5. Client-Specific Factors: Information about client circumstances affecting analysis. Example: "Our client is a startup with limited capital, so landlord-requested rent levels above $X/sq. ft./month would create financial pressure."

CONTEXT: You are a contract attorney reviewing a service agreement on behalf of a technology company evaluating a proposed vendor for cloud services.

DOCUMENT: Service agreement with cloud services provider

ANALYSIS OBJECTIVES: Analyze this agreement for: (1) Service level commitments and availability guarantees, (2) Data protection and security provisions, (3) Disaster recovery and business continuity requirements, (4) Pricing structure and payment terms (including price escalation), (5) Term, renewal options, and termination provisions, (6) Limitation of liability caps and indemnification obligations, (7) Intellectual property ownership (particularly for custom work), (8) Non-standard or unusual terms, (9) Risk assessment for a technology company with sensitive data.

OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide findings in structured format with these sections: KEY TERMS (table with critical provisions), RISK ASSESSMENT (identified risks with risk level High/Medium/Low), MARKET ANALYSIS (how terms compare to standard cloud service agreements), NEGOTIATION STRATEGY (recommended positions for negotiation), APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION (whether agreement is acceptable as-written or requires modification).

ASSUMPTIONS: Our company processes sensitive customer data requiring high security standards and 99.9% uptime commitments.

CONTEXT: You are a litigation attorney researching discovery rules in [JURISDICTION] for a class action case.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: Provide research on: (1) Scope of discovery under [JURISDICTION] discovery rules, (2) Work product protection and attorney-client privilege in discovery context, (3) Discovery obligations for electronically stored information (ESI), (4) Limitations on discovery scope (trade secrets, confidential information), (5) Sanctions for discovery violations and noncompliance, (6) Applicable case law interpreting key provisions.

OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide research in memorandum format with: ISSUE PRESENTED (clear statement of research question), RULE (applicable statutory provisions and common law principles), ANALYSIS (analysis of rule application to our situation), CONCLUSION (summary of applicable rules), CITATIONS (full citations to statutes, cases, and rules).

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Research specific to class action discovery context and particular sensitivity around ESI production and privilege issues.

CONTEXT: You are a litigation attorney preparing [WITNESS NAME] for deposition in [CASE NAME] case.

WITNESS BACKGROUND: [Brief description of witness role and knowledge]

DEPOSITION OBJECTIVES: Prepare deposition outline covering: (1) [TOPIC 1 — e.g., Development and history of the disputed product], (2) [TOPIC 2 — e.g., Communications with other parties about the disputed conduct], (3) [TOPIC 3 — e.g., Timeline of key events], (4) [TOPIC 4 — e.g., Witness knowledge of damages].

SUPPORTING MATERIALS: Documents in matter briefcase include [list key documents witness should review].

OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide deposition outline organized by topic with: BACKGROUND QUESTIONS (opening questions establishing witness credibility), TOPIC QUESTIONS (topic-specific questions organized chronologically), DOCUMENT FOUNDATION (specific documents to use as foundation), TRAP QUESTIONS (areas where opposing counsel may attempt impeachment), DIFFICULT AREAS (topics likely to be challenged; recommended witness responses), CLOSING (questions to clarify and lock down favorable testimony).

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Witness is important to our liability defense; avoid questions that might trigger damaging admissions.

1. Specificity: Rather than asking for general "contract analysis," specify the exact analysis needed
2. Format Clarity: Explicitly specify desired output format (table, outline, memo format)
3. Client Context: Include client business context enabling analysis tailored to client circumstances
4. Document Specification: Identify document type and purpose
5. Scope Definition: Clearly define analysis scope to prevent unnecessary tangential analysis
6. Risk Focus: For risk analysis, explicitly request identification of risks and risk levels