Can you use ChatGPT for legal research?

Yes. 11 professional tools for legal research run (in part) on ChatGPT, including LegalMike, Lexboost and Lexis+ AI (Protégé). Such a tool adds domain expertise and integrations to the model.

Is ChatGPT safe for legal research?

ChatGPT's GDPR profile (strong) applies to business use: a business subscription or the API. Free and personal subscriptions often come with fewer safeguards; see the model page. The GDPR profile can differ per professional tool; the list shows each tool's profile.

Why a professional tool and not the model itself?

A professional tool builds on the model and adds field expertise, integrations and, often, better GDPR arrangements.

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ChatGPT for legal research

Search legislation and case law with source citations. These 11 professional tools run (partly) on ChatGPT.

Strongest GDPR profile at ChatGPT

LegalMikeGDPR: Strong

Provider based in the Netherlands
Data in the EU according to the provider
Publishes certification/GDPR safeguards

from ~€92 per user/month · free trial

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The 11 professional tools

GDPR strong or goodFree trialNL/EU only

#ToolRuns onPriceGDPR

LegalMikeNovitec B.V. · Netherlands · free trialDutch legal AI assistant that answers questions based on Dutch legislation, case law and EU regulations, with traceable sources.on

from ~€92 per user/monthStrong 2

LexboostLexboost B.V. · Netherlands · free trialDutch legal AI workspace (an 'AI paralegal') that lets lawyers search and analyse case law in minutes, with source references.on

Pro €89 per user/month (€74 with…Strong 3

Lexis+ AI (Protégé)LexisNexis · Outside EU · free trialLexisNexis's Protégé AI assistant for legal research, drafting and analysis based on LexisNexis content.on

on requestStrong 4

LegisysLegisys B.V. · Netherlands · free trialAI search tool for legal research across case law and literature, with source references and content from legal publishers.on

on requestStrong 5

LegalPAAI Innovations B.V. · Netherlands · free trialDutch legal AI that automatically anonymises case files before analysis; research, summaries and drafts for lawyers.on

from €132 per fee-earner per month (…Good 6

SDU GenIA-LLefebvre Sdu B.V. · Netherlands · free trialLegal AI assistant that combines generative AI with reliable legal sources for municipal civil servants, provinces and water boards. Answers legal questions with references, drafts memos and translates policy texts into plain language.on

on request (Essential package)Good 7

Vincent AIvLex Networks SL · EU · free trialvLex's AI assistant for legal research, litigation and transactions, with jurisdiction comparison and redline analysis.on

on requestGood 8

LegalFlyLegalFly BV · EUEuropean legal AI platform with which legal and HR teams review, draft and analyse contracts and policies in anonymised form.on

on requestGood 9

CoCounselThomson Reuters Corporation · Outside EU · free trialAn AI assistant for lawyers for legal research, document review and analysis, integrated with Westlaw and Practical Law.on

from $340.85/mth (CoCounsel Esse…Limited 10

HarveyHarvey AI Corporation · Outside EUInternational AI platform for law firms for research, contract analysis, due diligence and document drafting.on

on request (enterprise)Limited 11

InView Legal (Libra AI)Wolters Kluwer · free trialLegal knowledge platform from Wolters Kluwer with the integrated Libra AI Workspace for Dutch notaries, lawyers and in-house counsel. Provides access to 5,000+ legal sources (legislation, case law, commentaries) with AI-driven searches, document analysis and drafting.on

on request (per seatLimited

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Frequently asked questions

Can you use ChatGPT for legal research?: Yes. 11 professional tools for legal research run (in part) on ChatGPT, including LegalMike, Lexboost and Lexis+ AI (Protégé). Such a tool adds domain expertise and integrations to the model.
Is ChatGPT safe for legal research?: ChatGPT's GDPR profile (strong) applies to business use: a business subscription or the API. Free and personal subscriptions often come with fewer safeguards; see the model page. The profile can differ per professional tool; the list shows the profile of each tool.
Why a professional tool and not the model itself?: A professional tool builds on the model and adds field expertise, integrations and, often, better GDPR arrangements.