CoCounsel

An AI legal assistant that reviews contracts, drafts documents, researches case law, and boosts productivity—empowering legal teams with smart automation.

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Frequently asked questions

These are the questions we get asked the most about us.

What is It?

CoCounsel by Thomson Reuters is an AI-powered legal assistant developed by Thomson Reuters, designed to help  legal professionals research, review, draft, and  analyze legal documents more efficiently.  Integrated with GPT-4 and trained on trusted legal content, it acts as a virtual associate to streamline  legal workflows and reduce manual effort.

Key Features

Document Review – Analyze contracts,  flag risks, and extract clauses automatically.

Legal Research Assistant – Get fast, accurate answers to legal queries using GPT-4 and  Westlaw content.

Deposition Prep  – Summarize deposition transcripts and identify key facts or inconsistencies.

Brief Analyzer  – Review briefs for strengths, weaknesses, or missing citations.

Litigation Insights – Identify precedents, judge history, and case patterns.

Secure & Compliant – Built with enterprise-grade security and compliance for  legal teams.

Westlaw & Practical Law Integration – Seamless access to authoritative legal content.

Natural Language Interface – Ask complex legal questions and get contextual responses.

Who Can Use It?

Law  firms    

In-house legal departments    

Litigation support teams    

Paralegals    

Compliance officers    

Contract managers    

Legal researchers    

Solo practitioners    

Legal tech consultants

Best Use Cases

Contract Review & Risk Detection  – Speed up due diligence by identifying risky clauses.

Legal Research & Case Law Retrieval – Ask legal questions and get citations with analysis.

Drafting Legal Memos or Briefs – Use AI to prepare first drafts based on inputs.

Litigation Prep  – Analyze opposing party documents and suggest strategy.

Client Advisory Support – Use AI to support routine legal queries faster.

Step-by-Step Guide
Pricing & Plans

Enterprise-Level Pricing Only:  CoCounsel is offered as part of Thomson Reuters'  enterprise legal solutions

Pricing is custom and based on firm size,  usage, and integration level

✅ Contact sales for demos, pilots,  and tailored packages

❌ Not available as a standalone tool  for individuals or small firms yet

Comparison with Competitors

Vs Harvey AI: CoCounsel is now  backed by Thomson Reuters, offering deeper legal content integration.

Vs Lexis+ AI:  CoCounsel uses GPT-4; Lexis+ AI is built on Lexis NLP and generative AI.

Vs Spellbook:  Spellbook is focused on drafting in MS Word; CoCounsel covers end-to-end  legal tasks.

Vs Casetext:  Casetext is now part of CoCounsel; it's the foundation of this tool.

Vs Lawgeex:  Lawgeex is contract-specific; CoCounsel spans litigation, research, and  contracts.

Pros

Deep integration with Westlaw & Practical Law

Reliable, explainable legal AI

End-to-end use for research, review, and drafting

Enterprise security and compliance

Built on GPT-4 and trusted legal data

Cons

No pricing transparency

Not accessible to small firms or solo lawyers

Requires existing Thomson Reuters ecosystem

Final Thoughts

CoCounsel  by Thomson Reuters is a next-gen legal AI assistant  designed for speed, accuracy, and compliance. It offers enterprise-ready  solutions for law firms and corporate legal teams  looking to scale legal work, reduce research time, and improve quality—all  powered by GPT-4 and Thomson Reuters’ legal database.

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