General AI
ChatGPT
The general-purpose assistant most lawyers try first — strong at drafting, explaining and rewriting across almost any legal task.
★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5
What it is
The general-purpose assistant most lawyers try first — strong at drafting, explaining and rewriting across almost any legal task.
What it's good for
- Drafting, rewriting and tone changes in plain English
- Summarising long documents and bundles
- Explaining concepts and case law simply
- Custom instructions and project folders to keep Rules in place
- File upload and image understanding on paid tiers
Pros
- Capable across tasks
- Easy to start
- Huge ecosystem and integrations
- Custom instructions make the Rules easy to apply
Cons
- Invents citations confidently
- Data leaves your machine unless you use a private tier
- Output varies between model versions
Pricing
| Free | $0 Limited use of the latest model. |
|---|---|
| Plus/Pro | ~$20/mo More usage, newest models, higher limits. |
| Team/Enterprise | From ~$25/user/mo Admin controls, training opt-out, data residency options. |
Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.
Our verdict
A superb drafting partner, provided you never let it be the final word on an authority. Paste your Rules in as custom instructions and run every output through the checklist.
Alternatives: Claude, Gemini.
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