diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 14906819089..148f7c604c3 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -8,23 +8,18 @@ _Short description of the approach_
 (Screenshot of new behavior in GUI if applicable)
 
 
-## Pre review
-
-- [ ] Read through the code changes carefully after finishing work
-- [ ] Make sure tests pass locally (after every commit!)
 - [ ] PR title captures the intent of the changes, and is fitting for release notes.
+- [ ] Added appropriate release note label
+- [ ] Commit history is consistent and clean, in line with the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/equinor/ert/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+- [ ] Make sure tests pass locally (after every commit!)
 
-## If applicable
+## When applicable
 - [ ] **When there are user facing changes**: Updated documentation
 - [ ] **New behavior or changes to existing untested code**: Ensured that unit tests are added (See [Ground Rules](https://github.com/equinor/ert/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#ground-rules)).
 - [ ] **Large PR**: Prepare changes in small commits for more convenient review
 - [ ] **Bug fix**: Add regression test for the bug
 - [ ] **Bug fix**: Create Backport PR to latest release
 
-## Pre merge
-- [ ] Added appropriate release note label
-- [ ] Commit history is consistent and clean, in line with the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/equinor/ert/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
-
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