Comprehensive legal document review requires identifying dozens of potential improvements spanning clarity, accuracy, risk, and formatting. Traditional review takes 1-2 hours per document. AI-powered one-click comment tools scan documents and add 50+ precision comments in seconds—without rewriting text. You decide which suggestions to implement.
What 50-Comment Review Covers
| Category | Issues Flagged | ~Count |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity | Passive voice, ambiguous pronouns, unclear antecedents | 15 |
| Risk | Missing protections, one-sided terms, unlimited liability | 10 |
| Accuracy | Incorrect legal terms, citation errors, inconsistencies | 10 |
| Formatting | Inconsistent numbering, missing definitions, typos | 15 |
Why Comments, Not Rewrites
- Preserves control: You decide what to change
- Creates audit trail: Shows thorough review was performed
- Respects context: AI may misunderstand deal-specific needs
- Teaches patterns: Writers learn from feedback
Comment Precision Examples
**Vague comment (bad):** "This clause could be improved." **Precise comment (good):** "Paragraph 5.2 states 'reasonable efforts' without defining reasonableness. Ambiguous standard may cause disputes. Consider specifying required efforts or using defined term." **With suggested revision:** "Indemnification is one-sided favoring other party. Suggested: Negotiate mutual indemnification with same scope for both parties."
Comment Priority Order
| Priority | Focus |
|---|---|
| First 20 comments | Material risks, accuracy errors |
| Middle 15 comments | Clarity, drafting improvements |
| Last 15 comments | Formatting, style polish |
FAQ
Is 50 comments the right number?
It's a target, not rigid. Short documents may warrant 20-30; complex ones 80-100. For typical 10-15 page contracts, 50 provides thorough coverage without overwhelming.
Should comments include suggested revisions?
For mechanical fixes, yes. For substantive terms, be cautious. Suggest exact language for typos and boilerplate. For deal-specific provisions, identify the issue and offer general guidance.
How does AI contract review work?
River's Legal Comment Tool analyzes clarity, accuracy, risk, and formatting and generates 50+ precision comments in seconds. You review and decide which to implement. Audit trail shows thorough analysis.