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3 New Legal AI Skills in Claude

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Intro

Claude AI has just rolled out powerful Legal skills that make document review a breeze. Whether you need to spot risky clauses, ensure compliance with data privacy laws, or redline a lease agreement, these new commands streamline your workflow. Follow this detailed guide to get set up in minutes.

What you need

  • A Claude AI account with plugin access
  • An internet browser on your computer
  • A sample legal document (PDF, Word, or plain text)
  • A few minutes of your time and curiosity

1. Open Claude AI

  1. Launch your preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari).
  2. Go to the Claude AI web app and sign in with your credentials.
  3. You should see your chat window and settings menu on the left.

2. Install the Legal plugin

  1. Click on Customize in the sidebar.
  2. Select Plugins from the dropdown.
  3. In the search bar, type "Legal" and press Enter.
  4. Locate the Legal plugin in the results list.
  5. Click Install to add it to your workspace.

3. Enable the plugin for your chat

  1. Start a new chat in Claude AI.
  2. At the top, click on Change next to the current assistant.
  3. In the list of installed plugins, toggle on Legal.
  4. Your chat is now configured to accept legal commands.

4. Review a contract with /review-contract

This command flags deviations from market standards, classifies clause risk, and generates redlines.

  1. In your new chat, type or paste a contract. You can also upload a file if supported.
  2. At the end of your message, enter the command: 
/review-contract
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  1. Press Enter. Claude will analyze the text, highlight risky clauses, and suggest redlines.
  2. Review the generated redlines and accept or modify them as needed.

5. Check compliance with /compliance-check

Use this to scan documents against GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.

  1. Upload or paste the text you want to scan (e.g., a privacy policy).
  2. Type the command exactly: 
/compliance-check
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  1. Hit Enter. Claude will produce a report listing any potential compliance issues.
  2. Go through each flagged item and decide if you need to update your document.

6. Assess legal risk via /legal-risk-assessment

This skill identifies hidden liabilities and highlights clauses to negotiate.

  1. Provide Claude with your full legal document or contract excerpt.
  2. Enter the command: 
/legal-risk-assessment
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  1. Submit your request. Claude will scan every clause, find hidden liabilities, and point out sections you should negotiate.
  2. Use these insights to prepare for calls or meetings with opposing counsel.

7. Tips for mastering these skills

  • Always upload the most up-to-date version of your document.
  • Review Claude’s suggestions carefully; AI advice should augment, not replace, legal expertise.
  • Use clear prompts to get the best output (e.g., specify jurisdiction or negotiation goals).
  • Combine commands: after /review-contract, run /compliance-check on the improved draft.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting to enable the Legal plugin after installing it.
  • Uploading unsupported file types (stick to PDF, DOCX, or plain text).
  • Typing commands incorrectly (ensure you include the leading slash).
  • Overlooking Claude’s risk classifications; always read the full context before acting.

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