Govern Microsoft Copilot for legal work and third party plugins
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Microsoft Copilot for legal work adds contract review and workflow skills, but deployment requires permission, data quality and plugin governance checks.
TL;DR
Microsoft Copilot for legal work adds more than 20 specialized skills in Word and Copilot Cowork. It can review contracts against DOCX playbooks, suggest tracked changes, use approved precedents and extract obligations. Administrators must review Microsoft 365 permissions, Purview confidentiality labels and third party plugin data flows before deployment.
Original by Ramón Rautenstrauch, on Consultor 365. Read the original
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Governance takeaway
- Makers: Use approved playbooks and precedents, then review every suggested Word change before accepting it.
- Admins/CoE: Check tenant availability, Microsoft 365 permissions, Purview labels and plugin deployment before enabling legal workflows.
- Security/Compliance: Assess third party data flows, permissions, contractual terms, confidentiality duties, GDPR and data transfers for each integration.
Frequently asked questions
How does Microsoft Copilot for legal review contracts with a DOCX playbook?
Copilot interprets rules in a DOCX playbook, identifies deviations and proposes tracked changes in Word for professional review.
What should administrators check before enabling legal plugins in Copilot Cowork?
Administrators should verify tenant availability, plugin rollout status, permissions, external data flows and applicable provider access conditions.
Does Microsoft Copilot for legal replace contract management or legal judgment?
No. It helps collect, compare and prepare information, while professionals retain responsibility for definitive legal interpretation and decisions.