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@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ description: "It's possible to use AI without risking client data. Jan helps law
tags: AI, ai for law, ai for lawyers, ChatGPT alternative, Jan, local AI, offline AI
categories: guides
date: 2025-09-30
ogImage: assets/images/general/is-chatgpt-down.jpg
ogImage: assets/images/general/jan-for-ai-law-assistant-chat.jpeg
twitter:
card: summary_large_image
site: "@jandotai"
title: "Private AI for legal professionals who need confidentiality"
description: "It's possible to use AI without risking client data. Jan helps lawyers save time while keeping clients safe."
image: assets/images/general/is-chatgpt-down.jpg
image: assets/images/general/jan-assistants-ai-for-legal.jpeg
---
import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'
import CTABlog from '@/components/Blog/CTA'
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# Private AI for legal professionals who need confidentiality
Yes, it's possible to use AI in legal work without risking client data. ChatGPT or others are not the only way to use AI in law.
![AI for Law](/assets/images/general/jan-for-ai-law-assistant-chat.jpeg)
Jan is an privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT, it runs AI locally on your laptop/computer, with no files leaving your desk.
<Callout type="info">
If you want to check whether your system can run private AI, see our [AI system requirements guide](/docs/system-requirements).
</Callout>
With Jan, you can create assistants that support your daily work while keeping contracts, case notes, and client files under your full control.
## What legal professionals can do with AI
- **Contract review**: Highlight unusual clauses, spot ambiguous language, or check for missing terms.
- **Drafting**: Generate first drafts of NDAs, agreements, or letters that you can refine.
- **Case prep**: Summarize depositions, discovery files, or judgments into clear briefs.
- **Knowledge management**: Turn firm memos, policies, and precedents into a searchable knowledge base.
## Create your own legal assistant in Jan
Jan lets you build assistants with custom instructions. Think of it as a paralegal that follows your exact guidance.
Heres a starter prompt you can use:
> “You are a legal assistant focused on contract analysis. When I paste a contract, highlight risky clauses, note ambiguous language, and give me a short summary in plain English for a client. Do not provide legal advice, only observations.”
You can expand this to handle drafting, summarizing, or workflows unique to your practice. Over time, refine it with examples so it mirrors your style.
## Why private AI matters in law
Every lawyer has the same concern: **confidentiality**.
Cloud-based tools process your text on external servers. Even anonymized input can reveal sensitive details.
Yes, it's possible to use AI in legal work without risking client data.
<Callout type="warning">
Client trust depends on privacy. Sending documents into public AI tools risks compliance and reputation.
</Callout>
Start by [downloading Jan](/download) and installing the **Jan v1 model**. Once installed, you can create assistants tailored to your practice and keep contracts, case notes, and client files under your control.
<Callout type="info">
**Why use Jan for legal tasks**
- Runs locally on your hardware, no cloud uploads
- Keeps chats and interactions private
- Works offline once installed
- Lets you build assistants for your own workflows
</Callout>
Private AI keeps everything under your control — no uploads, no leaks.
---
## Getting started
## Create your assistant
1. Install Jan on your device.
2. Create a custom assistant using the starter prompt above.
3. Test it first on non-sensitive documents.
4. Move into client work once youre confident in the results.
Once Jan is installed with the **Jan v1 model**, onboarding will guide you through downloading and setup.
## Final note
Click **Create assistant** to start:
![Create your first AI assistant in Jan](./_assets/create-assistant-1.jpeg)
*Create your first assistant in Jan*
AI in legal practice is not about replacing lawyers. Its about handling repetitive tasks safely, so you can focus on the decisions that matter.
With private AI, you get the benefits of automation without compromising client confidentiality.
Add an assistant name and prompt:
![Jan assistant for contract review](./_assets/jan-assistant-for-law.png)
*Example of a Jan assistant for contract review*
You can create assistants using specific prompts. Below are examples for common legal workflows.
---
## Contract review assistant
AI can help lawyers move faster through long contracts by pointing out what matters most.
**Prompt for Jan:**
> You are a contract review assistant.
> When I paste a contract:
> - Highlight risky or unusual clauses
> - Flag ambiguous or missing terms
> - Summarize the agreement in plain English for a non-lawyer client
> Format your response with sections: **Risks**, **Ambiguities/Missing**, **Summary**.
> Do not provide legal advice.
---
## Drafting assistant
Use AI to create first drafts of NDAs, service agreements, or client letters. You still refine the output, but AI saves time on boilerplate.
**Prompt for Jan:**
> You are a drafting assistant.
> When asked to draft a legal agreement or client letter:
> - Produce a professional first version
> - Use clear, concise language
> - Leave placeholders like [Party Name], [Date], [Amount] for details
> - Structure output with headings, numbered clauses, and consistent formatting
> Do not provide legal advice.
---
## Case preparation assistant
Case prep often means reading hundreds of pages. AI can turn depositions, discovery files, or judgments into concise notes.
![Jan legal case preparation assistant](./_assets/jan-for-ai-law-assistant-chat.jpeg)
*Jan chat interface for case preparation — process documents and extract key information*
**Prompt for Jan:**
> You are a case preparation assistant.
> When I provide case materials:
> - Extract key facts, issues, and arguments
> - Present them as bullet points under headings: **Facts**, **Issues**, **Arguments**
> - Keep summaries concise (under 500 words unless I request more)
> Use plain English, no speculation or legal conclusions.
---
## Knowledge management assistant
Law firms accumulate memos, policies, and precedents. AI can help organize and retrieve them quickly.
**Prompt for Jan:**
> You are a knowledge management assistant.
> When I ask questions about internal documents:
> - Return concise summaries or direct excerpts
> - Always cite the source (e.g., “Policy Manual, Section 4”)
> - If not found in provided material, reply “Not found in documents.”
> Do not invent information.
---
## Final note
AI in legal practice is not about replacing lawyers. Its about handling repetitive tasks safely so you can focus on real decisions.
With private AI, you gain efficiency without compromising client confidentiality.
<CTABlog />