Managing Your Default Jurisdictions
Learn how to manage your Vincent default search settings to get more relevant results. This guide shows you how to set permanent vLex user preferences and change jurisdiction per-query.
Summary
Learn how to manage your Vincent default search settings to get more relevant results. This guide shows you how to set permanent user preferences and change jurisdiction for a single query, ensuring your research is always focused and efficient.
Why This is Important
Setting your default jurisdictions is one of the most effective ways to personalize your Vincent experience. By pre-selecting the regions you work with most often, you ensure that your search results are always relevant, saving you valuable time on every query.
How to Update Your Settings
There are two primary ways to manage your jurisdictions in Vincent: setting a permanent default for all your work, or changing it temporarily for a specific question.
Method 1: Setting Your Permanent Default Search Settings
Use this method to define the core jurisdictions you work with every day.
Navigate to your Profile icon and select Manage Your Account.
In the left-hand menu of the new screen, click on Features.
Scroll to the Vincent section and locate the setting for
:research_assistant:jurisdictions.Click to select or deselect the jurisdictions you wish to set as your permanent defaults.
Select the jurisdictions you wish to set as your defaults
Method 2: Changing the Jurisdiction for a Single Query
Use this method when you need to conduct research outside of your usual jurisdictions for a specific task.
In the main Vincent interface, locate the flag icon next to the search or question bar.
Click on the flag. A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select a different jurisdiction for your current query.
If you select a broad jurisdiction like the United States or the United Kingdom, you may be presented with further options to refine your search (e.g., All Federal, England & Wales).
Important: Changes made using this method only apply to your current search session. Your permanent default settings will be restored the next time you start a new session.
Best Practices & Pro Tips
Set your most frequently used jurisdictions as your permanent default to save the most time.
Use the single-query change for occasional research outside your primary practice areas to avoid cluttering your default settings.
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