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# Legal matter templates

# Legal matter templates {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Legal matter templates help you standardize legal procedures​, policies, and workflows
for various matter types.
* **[Create a legal matter template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lV4NIh9mv~hfCxYk2Ri5yg)**   
  Create a legal matter template that you can apply to a legal matter when promoting from a legal request. The legal matter created using the template contains predefined data such as phases, tasks, ownership, and approvals.
* **[Approve or reject a matter template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nDa9feyCwtU~E5XxqnGjVA)**   
  Review and approve or reject a matter template that is assigned to a user group of which you are a member. An approved matter template is published and is available for use when promoting legal requests to legal matters.