Compare Jurisdictions

Learn how to compare jurisdictions with Vincent. Our comparative law tool helps you with multi-jurisdictional research by answering questions across multiple states or countries.

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.

Select 'Compare Jurisdictions' from the workflow library.

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.

Enter your question and select the jurisdictions you want to compare.

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.

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.

Review the detailed answer for each jurisdiction individually.

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.

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.

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