Find Related Content While You Read

Learn how to find vLex related documents instantly while you read. Our contextual legal research tool helps you find similar cases without leaving the document viewer.

Summary

Learn how to find vLex related documents instantly while you read. Our contextual legal research tool, available in the Related tab, helps you find similar cases and other materials without ever leaving the document viewer, keeping your research workflow seamless.

Why This is Important

Maintaining your research momentum is key to efficiency. This powerful feature allows you to instantly run a Find Related Documents analysis on any document you are currently viewing on the vLex platform. It eliminates the need to copy and paste text or re-upload files, allowing you to explore connections and discover new authorities without breaking your concentration.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Related Tab

When you are viewing a document on the vLex Library, look for the Related tab in the analysis panel, typically located to the right of the document text.

Click the 'Related' tab to begin your analysis.

Step 2: Review the Initial Results

Vincent will automatically analyze the document you are reading and present a list of related materials, just as it does in the main Find Related Documents workflow.

Step 3: Refine Your Results with Focus Results

To get even more precise results, use the Focus Results panel. This powerful tool allows you to tell Vincent exactly what kind of connections you are most interested in.

Use the Focus Results panel to refine your results by connection type.

Use the Focus Results panel to refine your results by connection type.

How to Use Focus Results:

  • Cited Authorities (Left Column): Find documents that are directly connected through citations (e.g., cases that cite your document).

  • Conceptual Matches (Center Column): Find semantically similar documents that focus on the same points of law, even if they don't share citations.

  • Thematic Connections (Right Column): Widen your search to find documents based on the broader legal themes present in your document.

Best Practices & Pro Tips

  • Use as a Discovery Tool: The "Related" tab is the perfect tool for exploring the context around a single, important document you've found in your research.

  • Start Broad, Then Refine: Let Vincent provide the initial broad list of suggestions, then use the "Direct Vincent" checkboxes to narrow your focus to the most relevant materials.

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