Outlook and Word for Lawyers: Using Microsoft Copilot

Learn the foundational principles of crafting effective prompts using the four key components: goal, context, sources, and expectations. Understand the differences between free Copilot Chat and the full license, plus essential dos and don’ts for optimal results.

Discover how to leverage Copilot’s automatic summarization features for long email threads in both New and Classic Outlook. Learn to extract key information and transform email content into professionally formatted Word documents.

Master the process of summarizing past meetings and converting meeting notes into professional proposals using Word templates. Explore how Copilot applies appropriate formatting and can generate accompanying cover letters.

Learn to quickly draft new emails using keyboard shortcuts and Copilot’s drafting features. Discover how to create service agreements, expand content, and add generated material directly into documents.

Explore the Writing Coach agent within Copilot designed specifically for writing improvement. Learn how to receive tailored feedback, strengthen arguments for judicial audiences, and understand how agents differ from standard prompts.

Use Copilot to intelligently prioritize your inbox by grouping emails into key themes and identifying urgent threads. Learn to create smart folders and search through thousands of emails to find specific information quickly.

Harness Copilot for comprehensive proofreading including grammar, clarity, and legal writing style improvements. Master translation capabilities and learn to check sensitive content against firm compliance policies.

Transform paragraphs into professional tables, apply heading styles, and use auto-rewrite features for multiple content versions. Learn visualization options ideal for contract definitions and structured legal content.

Streamline contract review by generating side-by-side comparison tables highlighting differences in payment terms, obligations, and reporting requirements. Learn to consolidate data from multiple source documents into unified tables.

Master keyboard shortcuts like Alt+I for quick Copilot access and learn to save frequently used prompts in the Prompt Gallery. Understand multi-application workflows and the critical importance of verifying all AI-generated output.