Casetext CoCounsel
Casetext CoCounsel is a legal AI assistant built on GPT-4 and integrated with Casetext's comprehensive legal research database Pricing: Paid (Starting at $150/month per user). See pros, cons, alternat
What is Casetext CoCounsel?
CoCounsel is a legal AI assistant designed to help lawyers and law firms with document analysis, legal research, and writing tasks. Built on GPT-4, it integrates directly with Casetext's legal research database, allowing users to cite case law and statutes with confidence. The tool can review contracts, summarise case files, draft legal documents, and answer questions about specific legal areas. It's aimed at practising attorneys who want to speed up routine legal work while maintaining accuracy and proper citations.
Key Features
Contract and document analysis
Reviews legal documents and identifies key terms, risks, and obligations
Legal research integration
Access to Casetext's database of case law and statutes with proper citations
Document drafting
Generates legal memos, briefs, and other documents tailored to specific practice areas
Q&A functionality
Answers questions about legal topics and explains relevant law
Case summarisation
Distils lengthy case files and discovery materials into concise summaries
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Citations are traceable to actual case law and statutes through Casetext's database, reducing hallucination risks
- Purpose-built for legal work, so it understands legal language and conventions better than general-purpose AI
- Saves time on routine document review and legal writing tasks
- Integrates into existing legal workflows without requiring separate logins or platforms
Limitations
- Monthly subscription cost of $150 per user adds up for larger teams
- Requires familiarity with legal concepts; the tool supports but doesn't replace legal expertise
- Limited to areas covered by Casetext's database; international or niche practice areas may have gaps
Use Cases
Contract review for standard clauses, missing provisions, and potential risks
Legal research on case law and statutes with automatic citation
Drafting legal memoranda and client letters
Summarising lengthy contracts or discovery documents for case preparation
Analysing opposing counsel arguments and developing counterarguments