Sparking meaningful conversations around AI in the legal world can be tough. If you want to encourage more voices and perspectives in your AI for Lawyers community, the right questions make all the difference. Use these proven community question templates to inspire thoughtful dialogue and authentic sharing.
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Community questions are a powerful tool to break the ice, encourage participation, and surface diverse perspectives. By inviting members to share their experiences, opinions, or predictions, you foster a sense of belonging and ownership in the group. Well-crafted questions tap into members' curiosity and expertise, making them feel valued and heard.
This content type is especially effective in professional communities like AI for Lawyers, where members may hesitate to share openly. Framing questions thoughtfully lowers the barrier to entry, making it easier for both new and established members to join the conversation. When questions are relevant and timely, they catalyze learning and relationship-building that benefits everyone.
How has AI changed one aspect of your legal practice in the past year?
💡 Example: "How has AI changed one aspect of your legal practice in the past year? Share your biggest shift!"
What is one AI tool you cannot live without as a lawyer?
💡 Example: "What is one AI tool you cannot live without as a lawyer?"
If you could automate any legal task with AI, what would it be and why?
💡 Example: "If you could automate any legal task with AI, what would it be and why? Let us know your wish list!"
Have you encountered any ethical dilemmas using AI in your practice?
💡 Example: "Have you encountered any ethical dilemmas using AI in your practice?"
What is your biggest fear about AI in the legal profession?
💡 Example: "What is your biggest fear about AI in the legal profession?"
Which area of law do you think will be most transformed by AI in the next 5 years?
💡 Example: "Which area of law do you think will be most transformed by AI in the next 5 years? Share your thoughts!"
How do you explain AI's role in law to your clients or colleagues?
💡 Example: "How do you explain AI's role in law to your clients or colleagues?"
What was your biggest learning curve with legal AI technology?
💡 Example: "What was your biggest learning curve with legal AI technology?"
Have you ever recommended an AI tool to another lawyer? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Have you ever recommended an AI tool to another lawyer? Why or why not?"
What is the most overrated AI solution in legal tech today?
💡 Example: "What is the most overrated AI solution in legal tech today?"
How do you stay updated on AI and legal trends?
💡 Example: "How do you stay updated on AI and legal trends?"
Do you see AI as a threat or an opportunity for young lawyers?
💡 Example: "Do you see AI as a threat or an opportunity for young lawyers?"
Share one small win you achieved using AI in your legal work.
💡 Example: "Share one small win you achieved using AI in your legal work. We want to celebrate with you!"
What is the hardest part about training your team on new AI tools?
💡 Example: "What is the hardest part about training your team on new AI tools?"
If you could ask an AI legal expert any one question, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could ask an AI legal expert any one question, what would it be? Post yours below!"
Have AI tools helped you improve work-life balance as a lawyer?
💡 Example: "Have AI tools helped you improve work-life balance as a lawyer?"
What is one misconception you hear about AI in law?
💡 Example: "What is one misconception you hear about AI in law?"
Which AI feature do you wish existed for your practice area?
💡 Example: "Which AI feature do you wish existed for your practice area? Dream big!"
Do you test AI tools before recommending them to clients? How?
💡 Example: "Do you test AI tools before recommending them to clients? How?"
How do you address data privacy concerns with legal AI tools?
💡 Example: "How do you address data privacy concerns with legal AI tools?"
Have you ever participated in an AI pilot program at your firm?
💡 Example: "Have you ever participated in an AI pilot program at your firm?"
What advice would you give lawyers just starting with AI?
💡 Example: "What advice would you give lawyers just starting with AI? Share your tips!"
How do you evaluate which AI tools are worth the investment?
💡 Example: "How do you evaluate which AI tools are worth the investment?"
In your view, what is the biggest barrier to adopting AI in legal practice?
💡 Example: "In your view, what is the biggest barrier to adopting AI in legal practice?"
Which AI-powered contract review features have saved you time?
💡 Example: "Which AI-powered contract review features have saved you time?"
How do you ensure your use of legal AI stays compliant with regulations?
💡 Example: "How do you ensure your use of legal AI stays compliant with regulations?"
What book, podcast, or article has shaped your thinking about AI in law?
💡 Example: "What book, podcast, or article has shaped your thinking about AI in law?"
Have you seen AI make legal services more accessible? How?
💡 Example: "Have you seen AI make legal services more accessible? How?"
What was your first impression of AI in the legal field?
💡 Example: "What was your first impression of AI in the legal field?"
How do you balance human judgment with AI recommendations?
💡 Example: "How do you balance human judgment with AI recommendations?"
Which AI trend in legal tech are you most excited about right now?
💡 Example: "Which AI trend in legal tech are you most excited about right now? Tell us!"
Have you faced resistance to AI adoption within your firm?
💡 Example: "Have you faced resistance to AI adoption within your firm?"
How do you see the role of lawyers evolving alongside AI?
💡 Example: "How do you see the role of lawyers evolving alongside AI?"
What is the most creative way you have used AI in your practice?
💡 Example: "What is the most creative way you have used AI in your practice?"
Do you think AI will change how law schools prepare future lawyers?
💡 Example: "Do you think AI will change how law schools prepare future lawyers?"
How do you handle client concerns about AI in legal services?
💡 Example: "How do you handle client concerns about AI in legal services?"
Which legal processes do you believe should never be automated?
💡 Example: "Which legal processes do you believe should never be automated?"
Have you ever regretted using AI in a legal matter? What happened?
💡 Example: "Have you ever regretted using AI in a legal matter? What happened?"
What is one thing you wish you knew about AI in law when starting out?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you knew about AI in law when starting out? Share your lessons!"
How do you measure success when implementing AI at your firm?
💡 Example: "How do you measure success when implementing AI at your firm?"
Rotate these templates regularly to keep discussions fresh. Pin a question at the top of your community or post in your weekly newsletter. Personalize by adding your own anecdote or tying the question to a current event or trending legal tech topic. Always encourage follow-up discussion by responding to answers and tagging members who may have unique insights.
These templates are designed for all platforms. For forums or Slack, post as standalone threads. On LinkedIn or Facebook, use them as conversation starters with a relevant image. For email, include as a 'Question of the Week.' Always adjust formatting to match the platform's norms.
You can adapt the templates to pose nuanced questions such as, 'What boundaries should we set for using generative AI in drafting legal briefs?' or 'Have you encountered ethical dilemmas when deploying AI for document review?' These questions directly address common concerns in AI for Lawyers communities and encourage thoughtful engagement on industry-specific ethics.
Use the templates to ask targeted questions like, 'Which AI contract analysis platforms have most improved your workflow as a litigator vs. as a transactional attorney?' This invites members to share experiences specific to their practice area and fosters cross-specialty dialogue relevant to the legal industry.
Consider questions like, 'What has been the biggest barrier to integrating AI tools in your legacy practice management system?' or 'How do senior partners at your firm view the shift towards AI-driven legal research?' These prompts acknowledge real obstacles faced in law firm environments and promote member sharing of practical solutions.
Absolutely! Frame your community question as, 'Which AI e-discovery solutions have yielded the most accurate results in your litigation cases?' or 'What pitfalls have you encountered with automated document review?' This encourages members to compare real-world outcomes and technical issues unique to the legal sector.
Leverage the templates to ask, 'How do you ensure client data remains confidential when using AI-powered document automation tools?' or 'What best practices do you follow to comply with privilege obligations in AI workflows?' Such questions target critical compliance and privacy concerns specific to legal professionals.
You can create approachable prompts like, 'As an associate, how has your workload changed since your firm implemented an AI legal assistant?' or 'What training or onboarding did you receive for your firm's AI drafting tools?' These invite junior members to discuss practical challenges and successes, fostering a more inclusive and relevant conversation.
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