Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-19-2026
Keywords
artificial intelligence, AI, prompt engineering, chunking, few-shot prompting, iterative prompt refinement, prompt chaining, flipped interaction prompting, perspective switching
Abstract
The next prompt engineering method we are going to evaluate could be considered a form of the Socratic Method. The flipped interactive prompting method asks the artificial intelligence model to ask clarifying questions in response to a prompt, thereby refining and deepening the analytical quality of an answer. This method can be especially useful in litigation or when an issue is controversial or subject to multiple interpretations.
After exploring prompt engineering, we will then turn to perspective switching. Perspective switching allows the artificial intelligence model to switch between different viewpoints or roles. For instance, the model might start by acting as plaintiff’s counsel, then switch to analyze its own arguments from the perspective of defendant’s counsel or a judge.
Lastly, we’ll discuss options for tying all of the techniques together to maximize interactions with artificial intelligence.
Citation
McKinney, C. (2026). Prompt Engineering For Lawyers: Free Your Mind: Flipped Interactive Prompting And Perspective Switching. Arkansas Law Notes. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/arlnlaw/34
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