LR-301b · Module 1

Weighting and Calibration

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Not all dimensions are equally important for every contract type. In a contract with strong monitoring provisions, detectability is less critical — you will know when something triggers. In a contract involving irrevocable IP transfer, reversibility is the dominant dimension. Weighting adjusts the relative importance of each dimension for the specific contract context. Calibration ensures the scores produce consistent rankings across reviewers and across time.

Do This

  • Define weight profiles per contract type — MSA, SOW, NDA, DPA each have different dimension priorities
  • Calibrate the scoring scale quarterly using a set of reference provisions with known risk levels — the reference set anchors the scale
  • Compare scores across reviewers for the same provision — divergence above 0.5 points indicates a calibration gap that needs discussion

Avoid This

  • Apply equal weights to all dimensions regardless of context — equal weights assume equal importance, which is rarely true
  • Let the scoring scale drift without recalibration — uncalibrated scores become meaningless comparisons over time
  • Assume different reviewers produce compatible scores without calibration — subjective inputs require alignment exercises