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Westlaw Precision

Now with generative AI

Powered by trusted content, exclusive editorial enhancements, and advanced technology, Westlaw Precision allows you to conduct research faster without sacrificing confidence in your results.

AI-Assisted Research on Westlaw Precision provides relevant answers to research questions with links to trusted Westlaw authority so you can make more well-informed decisions and complete the remainder of your research with increased efficiency.

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AI-Assisted Research

Harness the power of generative AI and more precise researching.


Precision Research

Find legally and factually similar cases faster and more effectively than ever before.


KeyCite Cited With

View related cases that have a pattern of being cited together even if neither cites the other.


KeyCite Overruled in Part

Quickly identify the specific point of law in a case that has been invalidated.


Outline Builder

Drag and drop citations and text snippets into a customizable outline while you research.


Graphical View of History

Visualize your research history with graphical displays.


Keep List/Hide Details

Save potentially useful cases and hide cases you don’t want to inadvertently re-review.


Quick Check

Find highly relevant authority that traditional research may have missed.


Litigation Analytics

Get data-driven insights on judges, courts, attorneys, law firms, and case types.


KeyCite Overruling Risk

Receive alerts when a point of law has been implicitly undermined.


WestSearch Plus

Obtain predictive research suggestions that deliver the most relevant information for your legal issue.


Statutes Compare and Regulations Compare

See how any two statutes or regulations have changed over time.


Authoritative content

Rely on premier content such as primary law, secondary sources, litigation materials, and public records.


Editorial enhancements

Leverage proprietary enhancements like the Key Number System, KeyCite, Headnotes, and Notes of Decisions.


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