Legal Document Quality Machine | 8-Pass Analysis Framework

Why Eight Passes?

Legal documents fail in predictable ways. Each pass targets a specific failure mode.

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Feedback Loops

Giving AI a structured feedback loop makes quality 2-3x better. LDQM applies this principle to legal document review.

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Excel State Tracking

Designed for native M365 integration. Build your own Excel tracker to capture findings, update scores per pass, and generate reports from your OneDrive.

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Copilot + Analyst/Research Agent

Standard passes via Copilot chat. For documents over 30 pages, use the Analyst or Research agent for deep-dive analysis, depending on the document type.

Copilot 365 Workflow

1. Build your Excel State Tracker using the structure below and save to OneDrive/SharePoint
2. Open your contract in Word or PDF viewer
3. Start a Copilot chat and paste the initialization prompt from the generator below
4. Run each pass prompt sequentially, logging findings in your Excel tracker after each
5. For complex docs (over 30 pages): Use the Analyst or Research agent prompt option instead

💡 Tip: Split long reviews across multiple Copilot sessions to avoid context fatigue

The Eight Quality Passes

PASS 01

Context

Does this document fit its purpose?

PASS 02

Can stakeholders navigate this?

PASS 03

Clarity

Is the meaning unambiguous?

PASS 04

Structure

Is the architecture sound?

PASS 05

Accuracy

Are references and facts correct?

PASS 06

Completeness

Are all elements present?

PASS 07

Risk

What hidden risks exist?

PASS 08

Delivery

Is this ready for execution?

Generate Your Copilot Prompt

Configure your document details to generate tailored LDQM prompts for Microsoft Copilot 365

Document Name

Document Type

Governing Law

Document Length

Output Format

Select Passes to Run

Context

Clarity

Structure

Accuracy

Completeness

Risk

Delivery

8 of 8 passes selected

Your LDQM Prompt

Excel State Tracker

Build your own Excel-based tracker using the guidance below for native M365 integration. Store in OneDrive/SharePoint.

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Dashboard

Document info, score summary, findings aggregation

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8 Pass Sheets

Checklists, red flags, and findings log per pass

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Action Items

Track remediation with owners and due dates

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Copilot Prompts

Ready-to-use prompts embedded in workbook

# Excel Tracker Contents

📁 Dashboard (Main Sheet)
   ├─ Document Information (name, type, law, reviewer)
   ├─ Quality Scores Table (all 8 passes)
   └─ Findings Summary (by severity)

📁 Pass Sheets (1-Context through 8-Delivery)
   ├─ Checklist with ✓/✗/⚠/N/A status
   ├─ Red Flags to Watch
   └─ Findings Log (ID, Severity, Location, Finding, Recommendation)

📁 Action Items
   └─ Prioritized remediation tracking

📁 Copilot Prompts
   └─ Copy-paste prompts for each pass

Note: Use the structure above to build your own Excel tracker. All necessary checklists and red flags are detailed in each pass section above. Create the tracker alongside this prompt generator for the complete LDQM workflow.