Community Roundup: What new associates are doing differently — and why it's working

Welcome to the AI for Legal Professionals weekly Community Roundup! We're bringing you the latest insights, practical prompts, and powerful workflows to help you make the most of AI in your daily work. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your AI skills, this digest has something for everyone. Let's dive into what's new and noteworthy this week.
PROMPTS
3 prompts to try this week
1 PROMPT
Research all available defenses and recent developments and create a comprehensive memorandum; analyze arguments and counterarguments; compare jurisdictions.
Use case: Deep research & memos
2 PROMPT
Perform comprehensive legal research on this issue. Identify recent cases within the last three years. Find factually similar cases.
Use case: Conversational kickoff for deep legal research
3 PROMPT
Compare majority and minority approaches; identify legal uncertainties and unanswered questions; analyze policy considerations.
Use case: Analytical depth for legal research
INSIGHTS
This week's must-reads
Senior Partners Should Sometimes Take Advice From Junior Associates
50 Public Speaking Tips Every Young Lawyer Should Learn
Developing Your Own Personal Marketing Plan And Then Actually Implementing It
TRAINING
Upcoming live online classes & training
New firm associates CLE opportunities
CoCounsel fundamentals — by practice area
Log into the Legal Learning Hub to select your session according to your schedule and get hands-on training when you need it.
Before you go
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