diff --git a/docs/plopfile.js b/docs/plopfile.js
index a31caa889..0c384af85 100644
--- a/docs/plopfile.js
+++ b/docs/plopfile.js
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ const camelCase = (str) => {
return str.replace(/[-_](\w)/g, (_, c) => c.toUpperCase())
}
-const categories = ['building-jan', 'research']
+const categories = ['building-jan', 'research', 'guides']
/**
* @param {import("plop").NodePlopAPI} plop
diff --git a/docs/src/components/Blog/index.tsx b/docs/src/components/Blog/index.tsx
index ca10cf408..16899df2c 100644
--- a/docs/src/components/Blog/index.tsx
+++ b/docs/src/components/Blog/index.tsx
@@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ const Blog = () => {
name: 'Research',
id: 'research',
},
+ {
+ name: 'Guides',
+ id: 'guides',
+ },
]
return (
diff --git a/docs/src/pages/post/_meta.json b/docs/src/pages/post/_meta.json
index e5472dd61..1962ffa9e 100644
--- a/docs/src/pages/post/_meta.json
+++ b/docs/src/pages/post/_meta.json
@@ -20,5 +20,10 @@
"title": "Research",
"display": "normal",
"href": "/blog?category=research"
+ },
+ "guides-cat": {
+ "title": "Guides",
+ "display": "normal",
+ "href": "/blog?category=guides"
}
}
diff --git a/docs/src/pages/post/ai-for-law.mdx b/docs/src/pages/post/ai-for-law.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5a00b8a3a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/src/pages/post/ai-for-law.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+---
+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."
+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
+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
+---
+import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'
+import CTABlog from '@/components/Blog/CTA'
+import { OpenAIStatusChecker } from '@/components/OpenAIStatusChecker'
+
+# 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.
+
+Jan is an privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT, it runs AI locally on your laptop/computer, with no files leaving your desk.
+
+
+If you want to check whether your system can run private AI, see our [AI system requirements guide](/docs/system-requirements).
+
+
+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.
+
+Here’s 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.
+
+
+Client trust depends on privacy. Sending documents into public AI tools risks compliance and reputation.
+
+
+Private AI keeps everything under your control — no uploads, no leaks.
+
+## Getting started
+
+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 you’re confident in the results.
+
+## Final note
+
+AI in legal practice is not about replacing lawyers. It’s 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.
+
+
diff --git a/docs/src/pages/post/is-chatgpt-down-use-jan.mdx b/docs/src/pages/post/is-chatgpt-down-use-jan.mdx
index 1ec263977..dfd9843fd 100644
--- a/docs/src/pages/post/is-chatgpt-down-use-jan.mdx
+++ b/docs/src/pages/post/is-chatgpt-down-use-jan.mdx
@@ -109,12 +109,12 @@ When ChatGPT experiences issues, you might see these error messages:
## Quick answers about ChatGPT status
### Is ChatGPT down?
-Check the ChatGPT realtime status above. If ChatGPT is down, you'll see it here.
+Check the ChatGPT realtime status above. [See if ChatGPT is down right now.](http://localhost:3000/post/is-chatgpt-down-use-jan#-realtime-status-is-chatgpt-down)
### Why is ChatGPT down?
Usually server overload, maintenance, or outages at OpenAI.
-### What does “ChatGPT is at capacity” mean?
+### What does "ChatGPT is at capacity" mean?
Too many users are online at the same time. You’ll need to wait or switch to Jan instead.
### Is ChatGPT shutting down?