Your associates don’t need to start from scratch
When faced with an unfamiliar task, we’ve all asked ourselves the question, “Where do I begin?”
Attorneys, especially associates, want to feel confident, and it’s not easy to start from scratch on a new case. With the right tools, lawyers don’t have to feel like every new area of law is a blank page.
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| Why is knowing where to start so important? |
| Don’t rely on search engines or generic AI models |
| With the right tools, associates can confidently tackle any new area of law |
| Search, compare, visualize – fast |
| Utilize tools that support new ways of working |
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Why is knowing where to start so important?
Because it means a jumpstart on efficiently handling any matter.
There’s no way a young associate at your firm can know all the nuances of every practice area, but with access to the right insights and guidance, they can remove uncertainty and get right to work solving the client’s needs.
Knowing where to start means associates can get back to doing what they truly want to do: practicing law.
Don’t rely on search engines or generic AI models
For example, let’s say that an associate at your firm received a call from a client they usually help with their business formation needs, but this time the client has specific questions about Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation.
Your associate doesn’t have extensive previous experience with employment benefits plans, and other experienced attorneys don’t have the time to get them up-to-speed without losing billable hours. But the firm is still committed to retaining business. So, where should they go?
First, the associate heads online to see what kind of resources are available on the topic. Starting with a general internet search or even using a generic artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT could give an initial look at the issue and may even provide some helpful information. But it takes precious time to wade through the results pages on Google and it’s risky to stake the business on outcomes from AI models that have not been specifically trained in this (or any) area of law.
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With the right tools, associates can confidently tackle any new area of law
Wouldn’t it be better to use a tool that has been specially designed for the needs of lawyers, and that has next-generation features and time-saving tools built in? Instead of starting from scratch, an associate could use Search & Summarize Practical Law, a part of the Practical Law Dynamic Tool Set with CoCounsel plan, and simply search for “executive compensation” to find what is needed to understand the issue. They can accomplish the task at hand quickly and effectively, without needing to cull through the massive amounts of information inherent with any Google search or put their faith in the accuracy of AI tools that haven’t been purposely designed for this purpose.
Practical Law Dynamic Tool Set with CoCounsel combines Practical Law’s suite of legal resources, know-how and templates that have been curated by legal experts, with powerful AI capabilities. This turbocharges what your associates can do, enabling them to find the right answers and gain deeper insights faster and with total confidence.
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Search, compare, visualize – fast
With its dynamic search capabilities, all associates have to do is type in their query in plain English, and Search & Summarize Practical Law will come up with tailored, on-point answers, helpful summaries and links to any relevant supporting materials and toolkits to help guide them through, such as the latest practice notes and guidance on the most current laws, standardized documents, and checklists. So, associates can access a broad overview of executive compensation (or any other issue) and the resources needed to get the work done efficiently, all in one place.
That’s by no means all. Other intuitive features include Quick Compare functionality so that attorneys can, for example, easily compare and contrast legal requirements in different jurisdictions and create an easy-to-understand chart for quick reference. They can generate custom knowledge or matter maps at the touch of a button, which allow them to see the relevant issues and resources in one place, or set out the steps they need to take and the rules they must follow to complete certain tasks. They can access data analytics on market trends and deal terms. The list goes on…
Utilize tools that support new ways of working
Today’s lawyers need to work smarter to get ahead of the game. As well as helping new associates get up to speed faster, without having to always ask senior colleagues for help and guidance, these tools can likewise benefit more experienced attorneys, especially if they are working on an area of law they are less familiar with. All your lawyers are likely to realize the advantages of being able to access the (human) intelligence of 650 other legal expert editors, made quicker and easier and presented in easily digestible ways by artificial intelligence.
In this way, they can provide a superior, more responsive service to client clients, exceeding their expectations (and strengthening your client relationships) in the process.
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Elevate your practice
With the legal know-how and smart technologies built into Practical Law Dynamic Tool Set with CoCounsel, your associates can leverage wisdom of more than 650 expert attorney editors and harness the power of dedicated AI to confidently represent any kind of case.
The best way to see how it can help your firm jumpstart work is with a free trial of Practical Law Dynamic Tool Set with CoCounsel.
