# Compare Jurisdictions ### Summary Learn how to **Compare Jurisdictions** with Vincent. Our powerful **comparative law tool** streamlines your **multi-jurisdictional research** by answering the same legal question across multiple states or countries at once, presenting the results in an easy-to-compare format. ### Why This is Important Comparing the law between different jurisdictions is one of the most time-consuming and complex tasks for legal professionals. The "Compare Jurisdictions" workflow automates this process, drawing from vLex’s vast repository of trusted legal information to provide a side-by-side analysis in minutes, not hours. ### Step-by-Step Guide #### Step 1: Start the Workflow To begin, select **Compare Jurisdictions** from the list of workflows on the Vincent landing page. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Select 'Compare Jurisdictions' from the workflow library.](/files/6l7wPvnmeVYZg8ubPcoP) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español" %}

Selecciona 'Comparar jurisdicciones' en la biblioteca de flujos de trabajo.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### Step 2: Enter Your Question and Select Jurisdictions In the input screen, you will need to provide two key pieces of information: 1. **Your Legal Question:** Type the question you want to ask across all jurisdictions. 2. **Your Jurisdictions:** Select the two or more jurisdictions you wish to compare. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Enter your question and select the jurisdictions you want to compare.](/files/hhEerQls8CP6tbWmcsK0) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español" %}

Introduce tu pregunta y selecciona las jurisdicciones que quieres comparar.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% hint style="info" %} The number of jurisdictions you can compare at one time depends on your subscription level. For questions about your specific limits, please contact your account manager. {% endhint %} When you are ready, press the **blue arrow** to start your query. #### Step 3: Review Your Results Once Vincent has completed the task, the results will be displayed in two main parts: #### Individual Answers At the top, you will see a separate, detailed answer for each jurisdiction you selected. You can click **Full answer** to expand each one and review the short response, the detailed discussion, and the specific legal authorities used for that jurisdiction. {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %} ![Review the detailed answer for each jurisdiction individually.](/files/JipdeVIW21ImSkLzfMWD) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Interfaz en Español" %}

Revisa la respuesta detallada de cada jurisdicción de forma individual.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### Comparative Analysis Table At the bottom of the page, you will find a powerful **comparative analysis table**. This table provides a side-by-side summary of the key differences and similarities in the law between the selected jurisdictions, making it easy to spot crucial distinctions. ![Use the comparative table to quickly identify key differences.](/files/KQHVlmvaW7vT6Judup5g) #### Step 4: Export Your Results You can easily export your findings for use in your work product. Use the icons at the top right to: * **Copy** the individual answers or the final table to your clipboard. * **Download** the full analysis. ### Best Practices & Pro Tips * **Share Your Research:** The Compare Jurisdictions workflow generates a **shareable URL**. You can copy the link from your browser's address bar and share it with colleagues. They will be able to view the full research memo without needing to log in. * **Be Specific:** For the most accurate comparison, make your legal question as specific as possible. ### Relevant Video Content {% embed url="" %} ### Related Articles * [Ask a Research Question](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question.md) * [Viewing Vincent Coverage by Jurisdiction](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/getting-started-with-vincent/viewing-vincent-coverage-by-jurisdiction.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/compare-jurisdictions.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.