Course Overview
What You'll Learn o 10 Strategies at a Glance
Why AI Hallucinates
The Case That Changed Everything: Mata v. Avianca
You Own Every Word: Your Professional Responsibility
Introduction to CLAR: Why Context is Everything
CLAR Framework Overview
C = Context: Setting the Stage
C = Context: Upload Documents, Don't Summarize
L = Legal Framework: The Hallucination Killer
L = Legal Framework: The Impact
A = Assignment: One Task, Crystal Clear
R = Requirements: Define Your Constraints
CLAR in Action: The Bad Prompt
CLAR in Action: The Good Prompt
CLAR Works for All Legal Tasks
Knowledge Checkpoint
Strategy #2: Use Prompt Optimizers
Prompt Optimizer Workflow
Remember: Optimizers Have Limits
Strategy #3: Layer Multiple LLMs
Why Layering Reduces Hallucinations
Layering Workflow Example
Layering Decision Framework
Strategy #4: Use the Right Tools for the Job
Legal Research: Use Legal-Specific Tools
Drafting: General LLMs Work Great
Data Security is an Ethical Obligation
Enterprise Tools with Data Protections
Strategy #5: Set Explicit Guardrails
Essential Guardrails for Every Legal Prompt
Copy-Paste Guardrail Template
Strategy #6: Avoid Leading Questions
The Leading Question Problem
Better Question Structures
Strategy #7: Iterate with Narrow Questions
The Iteration Sequence
Iteration Reduces Hallucinations
Strategy #8: Require AI to Show Its Reasoning
Show Your Work Templates
What to Look for in AI Reasoning
Strategy #9: Use RAG
How RAG Works
RAG Systems Available Today
RAG for Law Firms
Strategy #10: Start Over in a New Chat
Implementation Plan: Start Monday
Nine Strategies Summary
Resources
Final Thoughts
Next Steps
Final Assessment
