Adding Special Instructions to a Draft

Special instructions allow you to guide how your draft is generated. By providing clear instructions or prompts, you can specify the structure, tone, legal arguments, and other details that should be included in the draft.

These instructions are essential because they help Lexlegis understand exactly what type of document you want to generate.

Note:
The Special Instructions field is available in Basic mode because it is required to generate a draft. In Advanced mode, you can combine these instructions with templates, reference files, clauses, and AI Rulebooks for more detailed control.

1. Where to Add Special Instructions

In the Draft workflow, navigate to: Please provide instructions or prompts for the response

This section includes:

• Prompts tab
• Search prompts bar
• Lexlegis Pre-Set Prompts folder
• Custom instruction text box
• Save Prompt option

Note:
The position of the "Please provide instructions or prompts for the response" step depends on the drafting type:
• Reactive Drafting – Step 6
• Proactive Drafting – Step 5

1.1 Use Lexlegis Pre-Set Prompts

You can select from predefined prompts created by Lexlegis.

These prompts:

• Provide structured drafting guidance
• Ensure clarity and completeness
• Help maintain standard legal formatting

To use a pre-set prompt:

1. Open the Lexlegis Pre-Set Prompts folder
2. Select the relevant prompt
3. Apply it to your draft

You may search for prompts using the Search prompts bar.

1.2 Add Custom Instructions

If you need more specific control, you can enter your own instructions in the text box provided.

Use this section to specify:

• Purpose of the draft
• Key arguments or positions
• Jurisdiction or governing law
• Tone (formal, assertive, neutral, etc.)
• Structure requirements
• Reliefs or prayers to be included
• Any specific inclusions or exclusions

The clearer your instructions, the more accurate and structured your draft will be.

2. Saving a Prompt for Future Use

If you frequently use the same instructions:

1. Enter your custom instructions
2. Click Save Prompt

Saved prompts can be reused in future drafts.

3. Best Practices for Writing Instructions

• Be specific about the objective of the draft
• Mention important facts clearly
• Specify required sections or formatting
• Avoid vague directions
• Keep instructions structured and concise

Well-defined instructions significantly improve drafting accuracy.

4. Final Step

After adding your instructions:

1. Review the content carefully
2. Click Next
3. Generate your draft

You can edit and refine the output after generation.