The idea of an "AI lawyer" has exploded across the internet — but if you’ve actually tried using one, you know the reality is often disappointing.

Platforms like ailawyer.pro promise fast, AI-powered legal help.

In practice? Most are just thin layers over ChatGPT, offering vague suggestions, no real legal analysis, and a heavy dose of disclaimers.

This isn’t what an AI lawyer should be.

And it’s not what businesses deserve when they're relying on legal support to make real decisions.

What an AI Lawyer Should Actually Deliver

If something calls itself an "AI lawyer," it should be held to the same basic expectations you'd have for a human lawyer:

• Understand the client's position — Buyer? Seller? Contractor?

• Review the document in context — Not just pull definitions but assess risks and protections.

• Flag what matters — What's missing, risky, one-sided, or unclear.

• Give real guidance — Not vague possibilities, but practical next steps.

• Communicate clearly — Plain-English advice, not legal jargon or theoretical explanations.

Anything less is just search engine results dressed up as legal tech.

The Problem with Current “AI Lawyer” Platforms

Platforms like ailawyer.pro highlight the gap between branding and reality:

• Generic answers not adapted to your situation

• No ability to engage with full contracts or clauses

• Zero tailored advice on risk or negotiation points

• Heavy disclaimers to avoid responsibility

It’s quick, sure.

But it’s not legal thinking.

It’s not advice.

It’s certainly not what you’d expect from someone reviewing a contract on your behalf.

Why We’re Building WhatsLaw Differently

At WhatsLaw, we’re not chasing clicks with broad promises.

We’re building toward what businesses actually need when they face contracts and legal decisions:

• A detailed, contextual review — like a solicitor would give

• Clear risk flagging and missing clause detection

• Plain advice: what’s OK, what’s risky, and what to do next

• Built-in storage and tracking for documents, because contracts don’t live in isolation

We don’t offer "maybe this, maybe that" suggestions.

We aim to deliver the kind of guidance that gives you the confidence to act.

Because when you upload a contract or ask a legal question, you don’t want an essay.

You want an answer.

The Future of AI Legal Support Isn't Just Faster — It’s Smarter

The first generation of AI "lawyers" just copied information faster.

The next generation will reason, advise, and help you make real decisions.

That's the standard we're building toward at WhatsLaw.

If AI is going to help businesses navigate contracts and risks,

it can’t just repeat the law.

It needs to think like a lawyer would — and explain it clearly to you.

Anything else isn’t really a lawyer at all.