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- Add hero image for AI for Law blog post - Add images to assistant creation and contract review sections - Improve content structure and readability - Add proper image assets for legal AI use cases - Update ogImage and twitter image references
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title: "Private AI for legal professionals who need confidentiality"
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description: "It's possible to use AI without risking client data. Jan helps lawyers save time while keeping clients safe."
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tags: AI, ai for law, ai for lawyers, ChatGPT alternative, Jan, local AI, offline AI
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categories: guides
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date: 2025-09-30
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ogImage: assets/images/general/jan-for-ai-law-assistant-chat.jpeg
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twitter:
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card: summary_large_image
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site: "@jandotai"
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title: "Private AI for legal professionals who need confidentiality"
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description: "It's possible to use AI without risking client data. Jan helps lawyers save time while keeping clients safe."
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image: assets/images/general/jan-assistants-ai-for-legal.jpeg
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---
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import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'
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import CTABlog from '@/components/Blog/CTA'
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import { OpenAIStatusChecker } from '@/components/OpenAIStatusChecker'
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# Private AI for legal professionals who need confidentiality
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Yes, it's possible to use AI in legal work without risking client data.
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<Callout type="warning">
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Client trust depends on privacy. Sending documents into public AI tools risks compliance and reputation.
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</Callout>
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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.
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<Callout type="info">
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**Why use Jan for legal tasks**
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- Runs locally on your hardware, no cloud uploads
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- Keeps chats and interactions private
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- Works offline once installed
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- Lets you build assistants for your own workflows
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</Callout>
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---
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## Create your assistant
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Once Jan is installed with the **Jan v1 model**, onboarding will guide you through downloading and setup.
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Click **Create assistant** to start:
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*Create your first assistant in Jan*
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Add an assistant name and prompt:
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*Example of a Jan assistant for contract review*
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You can create assistants using specific prompts. Below are examples for common legal workflows.
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---
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## Contract review assistant
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AI can help lawyers move faster through long contracts by pointing out what matters most.
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**Prompt for Jan:**
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> You are a contract review assistant.
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> When I paste a contract:
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> - Highlight risky or unusual clauses
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> - Flag ambiguous or missing terms
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> - Summarize the agreement in plain English for a non-lawyer client
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> Format your response with sections: **Risks**, **Ambiguities/Missing**, **Summary**.
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> Do not provide legal advice.
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---
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## Drafting assistant
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Use AI to create first drafts of NDAs, service agreements, or client letters. You still refine the output, but AI saves time on boilerplate.
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**Prompt for Jan:**
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> You are a drafting assistant.
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> When asked to draft a legal agreement or client letter:
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> - Produce a professional first version
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> - Use clear, concise language
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> - Leave placeholders like [Party Name], [Date], [Amount] for details
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> - Structure output with headings, numbered clauses, and consistent formatting
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> Do not provide legal advice.
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---
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## Case preparation assistant
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Case prep often means reading hundreds of pages. AI can turn depositions, discovery files, or judgments into concise notes.
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*Jan chat interface for case preparation — process documents and extract key information*
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**Prompt for Jan:**
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> You are a case preparation assistant.
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> When I provide case materials:
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> - Extract key facts, issues, and arguments
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> - Present them as bullet points under headings: **Facts**, **Issues**, **Arguments**
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> - Keep summaries concise (under 500 words unless I request more)
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> Use plain English, no speculation or legal conclusions.
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---
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## Knowledge management assistant
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Law firms accumulate memos, policies, and precedents. AI can help organize and retrieve them quickly.
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**Prompt for Jan:**
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> You are a knowledge management assistant.
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> When I ask questions about internal documents:
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> - Return concise summaries or direct excerpts
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> - Always cite the source (e.g., “Policy Manual, Section 4”)
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> - If not found in provided material, reply “Not found in documents.”
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> Do not invent information.
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---
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## Final note
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AI in legal practice is not about replacing lawyers. It’s about handling repetitive tasks safely so you can focus on real decisions.
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With private AI, you gain efficiency without compromising client confidentiality.
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<CTABlog />
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