Imagine
a
world
where
legal
research
doesn’t
consume
hours
of
your
valuable
time.
A
world
where
you
can
get
a
comprehensive
overview
of
complex
legal
issues
in
minutes,
not
days.
Thomson
Reuters’
new
AI-Assisted
Research
tool,
integrated
within
Westlaw
Precision
with
CoCounsel,
brings
this
vision
closer
to
reality.
As
legal
professionals,
we’re
all
too
familiar
with
the
time-consuming
nature
of
traditional
legal
research.
Sifting
through
countless
cases,
statutes,
and
regulations
to
find
relevant
information
can
be
a
daunting
task.
But
what
if
there
was
a
way
to
significantly
jumpstart
this
process?
Thomson
Reuters’
AI-Assisted
Research
tool
represents
a
significant
advancement
in
legal
technology.
Built
on
the
foundation
of
Thomson
Reuters’
vast
legal
database
and
more
than
a
century
of
meticulous
work
by
attorney-editors,
this
tool
combines
proprietary
content
with
the
generative
power
of
a
large
language
model
to
provide
researchers
with
a
substantial
head
start.
In
recent
years,
there
have
been
notable
instances
of
misapplied
technology,
leading
to
some
embarrassing
legal
headlines.
However,
when
properly
harnessed,
generative
AI
can
greatly
enhance
the
efficiency
and
thoroughness
of
legal
research,
providing
you
with
comprehensive
information
faster
than
ever
before.
Superior
Data
Quality
for
Accurate
Results
The
efficacy
of
any
generative
AI
tool
hinges
on
the
quality
of
its
training
data.
AI-Assisted
Research
utilizes
premium
data,
curated
by
Thomson
Reuters’
seasoned
attorney
editors
over
several
decades.
This
robust
foundation
ensures
the
delivery
of
accurate
and
insightful
results,
simplifying
the
research
process
for
legal
professionals.
Simplified
User
Experience
Unlike
other
AI
tools
that
require
complex
prompt
engineering,
AI-Assisted
Research
invites
you
to
engage
with
it
through
straightforward,
conversational
queries.
This
creates
a
user-friendly,
chat-like
workflow
that
resembles
collaborating
with
a
colleague,
rather
than
navigating
intricate
commands.
Maintaining
Accuracy
with
Human
Oversight
While
AI-Assisted
Research
significantly
enhances
research
capabilities,
it
acknowledges
the
occasional
presence
of
inaccuracies.
Therefore,
it
encourages
users
to
verify
findings
against
underlying
authorities,
ensuring
the
integrity
of
legal
conclusions.
AI-Assisted
Research
is
designed
to
complement,
not
replace,
the
critical
role
of
the
legal
researcher.
Getting
Started
with
AI-Assisted
Research
Accessing
AI-Assisted
Research
is
straightforward:
simply
select
up
to
three
jurisdictions
and
enter
your
query
using
conversational
language.
For
instance,
if
you
are
working
on
an
employment
discrimination
case,
you
might
ask:
“Does
the
ADA
require
an
employer
to
reassign
an
employee
to
a
vacant
position
as
a
reasonable
accommodation?”
Comparing
AI-Assisted
Research
With
Traditional
Research
Traditional
searches
often
yield
numerous
cases,
statutes,
and
secondary
sources,
necessitating
a
thorough
review
to
extract
relevant
information.
In
contrast,
AI-Assisted
Research
distills
the
data,
providing
direct,
nuanced
answers
and
linking
you
to
pertinent
authorities.
Just
beneath
the
answer
is
a
list
of
supporting
authorities
with
passages
of
relevant
text.
Clicking
directly
on
the
passages
jumps
into
that
specific
language,
eliminating
the
need
to
search
for
complicated
text
within
a
lengthy
document.
A
Conversational
Approach
to
Refining
Queries
Because
legal
issues
are
rarely
entirely
unpacked
by
a
single
inquiry,
AI-Assisted
Research
supports
an
iterative,
dialogue-based
approach.
By
posing
follow-up
questions,
you
can
refine
your
search
until
you
obtain
the
precise
information
needed
for
your
legal
strategy.
The
Bottom
Line
In
conclusion,
AI-Assisted
Research
serves
as
a
force
multiplier
for
legal
professionals.
It
doesn’t
replace
traditional
research
methods
but
enhances
them,
providing
a
valuable
head
start
while
maintaining
the
essential
role
of
human
judgment
and
oversight.
As
the
legal
profession
continues
to
evolve
in
the
digital
age,
having
access
to
AI-Assisted
Research,
where
technology
augments
human
expertise,
and
which
is
grounded
in
accurate
and
trustworthy
legal
content,
leads
to
more
efficient
and
thorough
legal
work.
Explore
Further
To
learn
more
about
the
capabilities
of
CoCounsel
and
AI-Assisted
Research,
delve
deeper
into
their
features
here.
For
additional
insights
on
related
tools
such
as
Claims
Explorer,
click
here.