Legal communities often struggle to keep conversations lively and engaging. Our playful This or That templates make it easy to spark quick, lighthearted participation without any heavy lifting. Turn your group into a vibrant hub of interaction with ready-to-use prompts tailored for legal professionals.
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This or That prompts work because they lower the barrier to participation. Members do not have to write long explanations or worry about giving the 'right' answer. Instead, they simply pick between two options, making it fun and effortless to engage. Because the topics are light and relatable, even those who usually hesitate to comment can join in with confidence.
Psychologically, offering two choices taps into instinctive decision-making, which is engaging and satisfying. It also creates opportunities for members to share personal preferences or experiences, leading to organic conversation. For legal communities, these prompts provide a break from heavy discussions and foster camaraderie among peers.
Paper files or digital documents? Which do you prefer at work?
💡 Example: "Paper files or digital documents? Which do you prefer at work?"
Early morning hearings or late afternoon sessions?
💡 Example: "Early morning hearings or late afternoon sessions?"
Coffee breaks or tea breaks during a long deposition?
💡 Example: "Coffee breaks or tea breaks during a long deposition?"
Solo practice or big firm life? Which suits you best?
💡 Example: "Solo practice or big firm life? Which suits you best?"
Litigation or transactional work? Choose your favorite.
💡 Example: "Litigation or transactional work? Choose your favorite."
Client meetings in person or via video call?
💡 Example: "Client meetings in person or via video call?"
Drafting contracts or reviewing case law?
💡 Example: "Drafting contracts or reviewing case law?"
Team lunch or solo desk lunch? What is your usual?
💡 Example: "Team lunch or solo desk lunch? What is your usual?"
Printed statutes or online research tools?
💡 Example: "Printed statutes or online research tools?"
Traditional suit or business casual in the office?
💡 Example: "Traditional suit or business casual in the office?"
Networking events: in-person or virtual?
💡 Example: "Networking events: in-person or virtual?"
Writing briefs or oral arguments? Which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Writing briefs or oral arguments? Which do you enjoy more?"
Commuting by car or public transit to the office?
💡 Example: "Commuting by car or public transit to the office?"
Favorite break: quick walk or power nap?
💡 Example: "Favorite break: quick walk or power nap?"
Work with music or in silence? What helps you focus?
💡 Example: "Work with music or in silence? What helps you focus?"
Morning emails or end-of-day catch-up?
💡 Example: "Morning emails or end-of-day catch-up?"
Taking notes: pen and paper or laptop?
💡 Example: "Taking notes: pen and paper or laptop?"
Favorite legal drama: Suits or The Good Wife?
💡 Example: "Favorite legal drama: Suits or The Good Wife?"
Continuing education: live seminars or on-demand webinars?
💡 Example: "Continuing education: live seminars or on-demand webinars?"
Casual Friday or formal every day? What is your pick?
💡 Example: "Casual Friday or formal every day? What is your pick?"
Favorite law school memory: moot court or study group?
💡 Example: "Favorite law school memory: moot court or study group?"
Work from home or in the office?
💡 Example: "Work from home or in the office?"
Favorite task: research or drafting?
💡 Example: "Favorite task: research or drafting?"
Mentoring new lawyers or learning from seniors?
💡 Example: "Mentoring new lawyers or learning from seniors?"
Favorite courtroom: local or federal?
💡 Example: "Favorite courtroom: local or federal?"
Best productivity boost: second cup of coffee or a brisk walk?
💡 Example: "Best productivity boost: second cup of coffee or a brisk walk?"
Client calls: before lunch or after lunch?
💡 Example: "Client calls: before lunch or after lunch?"
Office supplies: sticky notes or legal pads?
💡 Example: "Office supplies: sticky notes or legal pads?"
Big case win or closing a complex deal?
💡 Example: "Big case win or closing a complex deal?"
Legal podcasts or legal blogs for staying updated?
💡 Example: "Legal podcasts or legal blogs for staying updated?"
Preferred workspace: private office or open plan?
💡 Example: "Preferred workspace: private office or open plan?"
Lunch on the go or scheduled lunch break?
💡 Example: "Lunch on the go or scheduled lunch break?"
Favorite citation style: Bluebook or ALWD?
💡 Example: "Favorite citation style: Bluebook or ALWD?"
Easier to manage: client intake or billing?
💡 Example: "Easier to manage: client intake or billing?"
Preferred deadline: finish early or last-minute push?
💡 Example: "Preferred deadline: finish early or last-minute push?"
Favorite pro bono work: community clinics or legal education?
💡 Example: "Favorite pro bono work: community clinics or legal education?"
Celebrate wins: team outing or quiet dinner?
💡 Example: "Celebrate wins: team outing or quiet dinner?"
Law-themed movies: A Few Good Men or Legally Blonde?
💡 Example: "Law-themed movies: A Few Good Men or Legally Blonde?"
Best way to unwind: book reading or binge-watching shows?
💡 Example: "Best way to unwind: book reading or binge-watching shows?"
Favorite legal term: habeas corpus or stare decisis?
💡 Example: "Favorite legal term: habeas corpus or stare decisis?"
Working late: pizza delivery or takeout salad?
💡 Example: "Working late: pizza delivery or takeout salad?"
Preferred device: phone or laptop for remote work?
💡 Example: "Preferred device: phone or laptop for remote work?"
To implement these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Use them as standalone posts, icebreakers, or conversation starters at the beginning or end of meetings. Rotate prompts regularly to maintain freshness and encourage different members to participate. For extra engagement, occasionally ask members to explain their choice or tag a colleague.
These This or That templates are designed for all platforms. For best results, use eye-catching formatting like emojis or bold text where available. Pin the post or use stories to maximize reach. Always monitor responses and jump in to acknowledge comments, no matter the platform.
You can craft 'This or That' posts that present members with choices between discussing landmark cases (like Brown v. Board of Education) or more recent, emerging precedents. This approach helps foster debate around how old versus new rulings shape current legal practice, and encourages members to share insights or cite relevant case law from their own specialties.
Absolutely! Legal professionals are often divided on statutory interpretation techniques. Prompts like 'Textualism or Purposivism?' can ignite thoughtful discussion and allow members to defend their preferred approach with examples from their legal work or recent court opinions, providing educational value for both new and seasoned practitioners.
Yes. Presenting scenarios like 'Protecting client confidentiality or fulfilling the duty of candor to the court?' gives members a safe space to discuss difficult ethics scenarios. These posts can help clarify professional responsibilities by encouraging attorneys to share how they would navigate such dilemmas within the bounds of the ABA Model Rules or local bar guidelines.
You can use these templates to encourage comparison between evolving legal frameworks, such as 'GDPR or CCPA: Which presents more compliance challenges?' This approach helps your community stay informed about regulatory trends, share compliance strategies, and discuss which rules have had greater impacts on their clients or practice areas.
Definitely! Crafting prompts like 'Litigation strategy or contract drafting: Which do you prefer?' enables lawyers from diverse backgrounds to share perspectives unique to their specialty. You can further refine posts to address niche areas (e.g., M&A vs. IP litigation) to make discussions highly relevant and engaging for all members.
Create prompts like 'Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or State Rules?' to highlight jurisdictional nuances. These posts invite members to share experiences with different procedural landscapes, discuss challenges of multi-jurisdictional practice, and offer advice for attorneys new to cross-border or federal litigation.
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