# 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](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question.md) 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. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Select Build an Argument from the workflow library.](/files/5j51V2um3PZsfeokfTiN) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español " %}

Seleccione Construir un Argumento en la biblioteca de flujos de trabajo.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### 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. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Enter your key facts and the argument you want to support.](/files/qWeV2aJpJQmE2KMNtot3) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español " %}

Ingrese sus hechos clave y el argumento que desea respaldar.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### 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. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Jurisdiction selector.](/files/0h4aBK9KbQlXLoprRZWQ) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español " %}

Selector de jurisdicción.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### 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. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Choose the argumentative lines that best fit your strategy.](/files/qljV9Wwuj31m7d1xESPJ) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español " %}

Elija las líneas argumentativas que mejor se adapten a su estrategia.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### 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.](/files/ZNteYYdsVQ4qf3mtDHHL) #### 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.](/files/Svx6wbJ3TSqaVjp9iCod) * **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](/files/o0LjXWKJzYlqF7VJsCX6) ### Best Practices & Pro Tips {% hint style="info" %} 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. {% endhint %} ### Relevant Video Content {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Version" %} {% embed url="" %} {% endtab %} {% tab title="Versión en Español" %} {% embed url="" %} {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### Related Articles * [Document Review with Vincent Tables](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/document-review-with-vincent-tables.md) * [Accessing Training, Videos, and Webinars](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/training-and-resources-hub/accessing-training-videos-and-webinars.md) **What's Your Next Step?** | **New to Vincent?** | **Already a Vincent Customer?** | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [See how Vincent can transform your practice. **Request a personalized demo**.](https://vlex.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=website\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=web_trial_homepage\&campaign_id=4270741) | [If you still have questions or need help with a specific feature, our team is here to assist. **Contact our Support team**.](https://vlex.com/contact-us) | --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/build-an-argument.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.