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A plain-English walkthrough of ChatGPT — what it is, how to sign up, and how to start using it for your law practice today.

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What is ChatGPT and Which Plan Do I Need?

ChatGPT is an AI chatbot made by OpenAI. You type a question or request, and it types back a helpful answer. It's like texting with a very knowledgeable assistant. Plans: Free plan — great for trying it out, gives you access to GPT-4o mini. Plus plan ($20/month) — the sweet spot for lawyers, gives you GPT-4o (smarter), file uploads, image creation, and web browsing. Team plan ($25/month per person) — good for firms with multiple users. Our recommendation: Start with the Free plan to get comfortable, then upgrade to Plus when you're ready.

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💡 Tip: Start with the free plan! You can do a LOT without paying anything. Upgrade to Plus ($20/mo) when you're ready for file uploads and web browsing.

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Features That Matter for Lawyers

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Your First 5 Things to Try

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Tips for Better Results

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

What You'll Learn

Start with the free plan — upgrade to Plus ($20/mo) when ready
Use file upload to analyze documents and web browsing for research
Set up Custom Instructions so ChatGPT knows you're a PI lawyer
Always verify AI-generated facts and case citations
Never share real client names — use initials or fake names

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