Takes a deposition transcript and produces a structured digest organized by topic, with page:line citations, key admissions, contradictions, and a dedicated impeachment section.
Takes a deposition transcript and produces a structured digest organized by topic, with page:line citations, key admissions, contradictions, and a dedicated impeachment section. Use it during litigation prep to get counsel up to speed on a witness fast.
Context: I represent [party] in [case type] litigation in [jurisdiction]. The attached is a deposition transcript of [deponent name], a [role/relationship to case].
Role: Act as a litigation paralegal preparing a deposition digest.
Ask: Create a detailed deposition summary organized by topic. For each topic, include page:line citations, key admissions, contradictions with other evidence, and areas where the deponent was evasive or non-responsive.
Format: Topic-based outline. Each topic: summary paragraph, then bullet points with exact page:line citations. Separate section for impeachment material.
Tone: Neutral and factual. Flag favorable and unfavorable testimony equally.
Source: https://claudeforlawyers.com/blog/claude-ai-prompts-for-lawyers