This article explains the features of the new LegalOn. For information on the current version’s product features, please refer to this page.
What is LegalOn Assistant?
LegalOn Assistant is an AI-powered legal chatbot in LegalOn.
It lets you ask questions or give instructions about:
Uploaded contracts (excluding My templates and Other files)
General legal topics
You can get draft revision suggestions, clause summaries, definitions of legal terms, rights and obligations, and more — helping you complete routine legal work more efficiently.
What you can do with LegalOn Assistant
Examples of what you can ask:
General legal knowledge
What does [insert legal term – e.g., force majeure] mean and why does it matter?
Give me an example of an industry standard termination clause for [insert contract type]
Re-write [insert clause] in a manner that is more favorable to [insert position] for [insert contract type]
Instructions about an open contract
Summarize Article XYZ in simple terms
What is the term of the agreement?
What’s the most relevant part of Article XYZ for the [insert position]?
What are the payment terms in this contract?
Which provisions of the contract survive expiration or termination of the agreement?
How can this contract be revised to be more favorable to [insert position]?
Does the contract include an equitable remedies clause?
Where’s the choice of forum provision in this contract?
Can you summarize the exhibits?
Find specific clauses in uploaded contracts
Find service agreements with AAA.
Please find damages clauses in contracts other than this contract.
Find contracts similar to this one.
Find contracts containing language that prohibits subcontracting.
📌 Only uploaded contracts (excluding My templates and Other files) are used as a reference.
Things LegalOn Assistant cannot do
Answer about Matters, LegalOn templates, or Electronic contracts
Search or explain Contract Risk Check or Compliance Check results directly
Consider content that is not yet saved in the contract editor
Important usage notes
Answers are for reference only. Always review them yourself, and consult an attorney for legal advice.
For long contracts, some queries may fail.
Some screens may not support LegalOn Assistant yet — coverage will expand over time.
You can provide feedback on the chatbot’s usefulness, but accuracy improvements are not guaranteed.
Security & Data Protection
All data sent outside LegalOn is encrypted and not used for AI training.
The Chatbot uses Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service (ChatGPT API) securely.
Who can use LegalOn Assistant?
All users set to “Enabled” for LegalOn Assistant in your tenant.
How to use LegalOn Assistant
Click the [LegalOn Assistant] icon at the bottom right of the screen.
→ Available on most screens (except for some exceptions).
Enter your question or instruction in free text, or click a predefined suggestion. Click [Send] and wait for the response.
💡 Info
You can type up to 1,000 characters per question.
For questions related to uploaded contracts, up to 10 contracts will be referenced as the basis for the answer. These appear under [References used in this answer] in the response.
You can copy responses using the [Copy] icon.
Click [Good] or [Bad] to provide feedback to help improve the AI.
Specifying a contract when asking
When using LegalOn Assistant in:
Contract detail view
Contract editor
Comparison view
👉 You can specify the open contract as the target.
Click [Ask a question about this contract] to pin it as the context.
⚠️ Notes
If you don’t specify a contract when you start, you can’t add one mid-conversation. Start a new chat to change it.
Starting a new conversation or reviewing past conversations
Click [New Conversation] to start over.
Click [Conversation list] to reopen past conversations.
You can rename a conversation via […] → [Edit name].
You can delete a conversation via […] → [Delete] (cannot be undone).
💡 Info
Your past questions and answers will be retained even if you navigate away from the LegalOn Assistant screen or refresh the page.
Example prompts
✅ Good examples:
“Explain how to terminate this contract.”
“Which clauses put us at risk?”
“What does the word ‘Indemnification’ mean?”
❌ Won’t work:
“Find past matters with Company A.”
“Show me template clauses from LegalOn templates.”
“List pending signature requests.”
FAQs
Q: Will AI learn from my data?
A: No. Data is encrypted, and no user data is used for training.
Q: Can I ask about unsaved edits in the contract editor?
A: No — please save your edits first.
Q: Can I see multiple rephrased suggestions?
A: No, only one suggestion is shown per question.
Q: How are contracts selected as the basis for answers?
A: Up to 10 contracts most relevant to your question are chosen based on keyword and context.
Q: Can I reply to the Assistant’s answer?
A: Yes — the chatbot remembers one level back. It does not remember older turns.
Q: Can I customize the preset questions?
A: Not yet, but improvements are planned.