We already use standard templates, why do we need automation? | Clarilis

“We already work from market templates.” It’s a common response when the topic of document automation based on other templates comes up. And, to be fair, virtually all UK law firms already work from standard precedents – often the same ones as everyone else. So, if you already have standard documents, what would be the […]

Bridging the trust gap: RAG and AI drafting

If you’ve spent time exploring legal AI tools, you’ll likely have heard of “retrieval-augmented generation” (or more likely its acronym, “RAG”). It’s not a new idea, but it has become a cornerstone of how most sophisticated AI systems deliver reliable results, and it will continue to be important in the development of ‘AI Agents’.

How Clarilis AI Draft is closing the gap in legal drafting

By combining our best-in-class automation engine with generative AI tuned specifically for each practice area, we’re helping lawyers close the gap between instruction and draft faster than ever before. Clarilis AI Draft is now integrated into a range of our products, including Real Estate Plus, the M&A Suite, and the Early-Stage Investment Suite. Clarilis’ ready-to-deploy automated suites have been at the forefront of a steady march by law firms towards hyper-efficiency in drafting. By […]

Why GenAI still needs a good lawyer by Clarilis

Without close collaboration between legal professionals and developers, LLM-powered drafting tools risk becoming impressive at a superficial level but fundamentally unsuitable for real-world legal practice. In this article, we explore why solutions need to be developed with lawyers, as well as for them.

Clarilis gives insight on which documents should you automate?

It’s one of the most common (and important) questions we get asked – how do I choose which documents to automate? At first glance, it seems straightforward. The usual advice is to start with the documents you draft the most often. Google says so, ChatGPT agrees, and it sounds logical? Other people will say: go for the easy wins – the documents that are simple to automate and get you results quickly.

Why should you consider document automation by Clarilis

Let’s set the scene. Your practice is smashing it: revenue is up, margins are looking great, and your recovery rates are at a perfect 100%. Your clients are thrilled with the high-quality documents they receive in record time, all at a price you are both happy with.

Clarilis Document Automation Education Series 2025

Part 1 – What is DocAuto? You might think the question “What is DocAuto?” has an obvious answer – surely everyone knows about document automation, right? Well, from experience, I’ve learned it means different things to different people (and for some, it means nothing at all). DocAuto can cover a wide range of tasks throughout […]

Evaluating AI – Clarilis asks, what about drafting tools?

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen a growing focus on how we evaluate legal AI tools. The latest contribution is the Vals Legal AI Report, which gives an in-depth study of four popular legal AI tools across tasks like data extraction, summarisation, and chronology creation.

Ten principles shaping the role of GenAI in legal drafting according to Clarilis

We all have a front row seat to the evolution of GenAI in legal services. Initially, we saw a raft of new LegalTech emerging, often with a playground approach – encouraging law firms to experiment.

Driving efficiency for early-stage investments with Clarilis

The early-stage investment market in the UK has changed significantly in the last decade. Ten years ago, most Series A funding rounds would involve one, maybe two investors.