# 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.

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#### 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.

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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.
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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.

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#### 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.

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#### 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

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### Related Articles

* [Ask a Research Question](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/ask-a-research-question)
* [Viewing Vincent Coverage by Jurisdiction](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/getting-started-with-vincent/viewing-vincent-coverage-by-jurisdiction)

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