# Build an Argument

### Summary

Learn how to **Build an Argument** with Vincent. This guide shows you how to use our **AI for litigators** to find supporting authorities for your specific legal position, providing a powerful starting point for your **legal brief drafting**.

### Why This is Important

Where the [Ask a Research Question](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question) workflow gives you an objective answer, **Build an Argument** allows you to build a persuasive opinion for your case. Vincent analyzes legal documents and uses this knowledge alongside your own input to construct a compelling argument, which you can use as the foundation for legal briefs, client letters, or other legal communications.

### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step 1: Start the Workflow

To begin, select **Build an Argument** from the list of workflows on the Vincent landing page.

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#### Step 2: Provide Your Facts and Proposition

This is the most critical step. In the text box, you need to provide two key pieces of information:

1. **The relevant facts** of your client's case.
2. **The legal proposition** or argument you want Vincent to support.

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![Enter your key facts and the argument you want to support.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FY8bWJ2y7ZAKcLnOCuyg9%2Fimage%20\(4\).png?alt=media\&token=858f5328-e84c-4869-9499-cb37a8acd2b9)
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#### Step 3: Select Your Jurisdiction

Use the **jurisdiction selector** at the bottom of the box to choose the specific jurisdiction(s) for your research. When you are ready, press the **blue arrow** to continue.

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![Jurisdiction selector.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FxnRbpCNVImbnnvXYC4ti%2Fjurisdiction-selector.gif?alt=media\&token=e4a90d95-2294-4ddb-968a-6628f2d5a02b)
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<figure><img src="https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FuAOrHx85PfaWoeMbjH8p%2FSelector%20de%20jurisdiccio%CC%81n..gif?alt=media&#x26;token=3f524a6e-17ea-41c7-b3bd-e8669c2e3445" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selector de jurisdicción.</p></figcaption></figure>
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#### Step 4: Choose Your Argumentative Lines

Vincent will analyze your request and present you with several potential **argumentative lines** or strategic approaches you could take. Select the one or more that best fit your case strategy, and then press the **blue arrow** again to generate the full argument.

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![Choose the argumentative lines that best fit your strategy.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FQAMevhZDNozEizEAi8vc%2FArgumentative-lines.gif?alt=media\&token=ce7722f9-819e-4107-af2c-3ed017b156e5)
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#### Step 5: Review the Generated Argument

Vincent will search all relevant legal content and generate a complete argument, which will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. The argument is typically structured with an **Introduction**, an **Analysis of Legal Principles**, and a **Conclusion**.

On the right, you will see a full list of all the legal authorities Vincent used to construct the argument.

![Review the generated argument and the supporting authorities.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2F2ihaHPib4ZLcOSmg7VZg%2FReview-the-generated-argument-and-the-supporting-authorities.gif?alt=media\&token=422ca917-8d6a-4c59-96bb-fd5ed8730d04)

#### Step 6: Interact with Your Results

You have full control over the final output.

* **Modify the Authority List:** If you feel a source is not relevant, select **'Modify list'**, de-select the texts you wish to exclude, and click **'Apply'**. Vincent will regenerate the argument based on your new selection.

![Modify the Authority List.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FZNBKfT7qeQCKCrKCsjDP%2FModify-the-Authority-List.gif?alt=media\&token=3cfe92af-4abd-4b39-b34e-f9223102ff69)

* **Download Your Argument:** Use the icons above the answer to download the final memo as a **PDF** or **Word** document, or to copy it to your clipboard.

![Download Your Argument](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FttNBmLVJmwtipjRNA0hH%2FDownload-Your-Memo.gif?alt=media\&token=1589acb2-02f7-4659-88e4-079e3a2cb3e0)

### Best Practices & Pro Tips

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An**ticipate the Opposition:** To better prepare for your case, try running the workflow a second time, but ask Vincent to create an argument for the opposing side. This is a powerful way to identify potential weaknesses in your own case and prepare counterarguments.
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### Relevant Video Content

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### Related Articles

* [Document Review with Vincent Tables](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/document-review-with-vincent-tables)
* [Accessing Training, Videos, and Webinars](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/training-and-resources-hub/accessing-training-videos-and-webinars)

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