Is there any value in a sample or boilerplate contracts? I've asked some people in the past and they seem very guarded about sharing theirs and always try to r

Is there any value in a sample or boilerplate contracts? I've asked some people in the past and they seem very guarded about sharing theirs and always try to refer me to a lawyer. Good advice and I realize that lawyers should save you money in the long run, but for on-the-side small time consulting is there a base template that would get people through their first few gigs?