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# Westlaw Features

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## Platform Additional Functionality (3)

Dashboard

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Cloud

Provides a cloud based version of the platform

Mobility

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

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## Platform Content (3)

Automation

Automates some or all operation related tasks

File Sharing

Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Content Library

Provides users with a pre-built library of useable legal document templates

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## Platform Basics (3)

Interoperability

Connects to external systems and applications as needed, specifically legal practice or legal case management software

Offline Editing

Allows users to edit documents offline and syncs changes when connected to wifi.

E-Signature

Integrates with or provides built-in e-signature functionality

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## Generative AI (5)

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

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## Agentic AI - Legal Research (5)

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

AI/Machine Learning

Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data

Third-Party Analysis Integration

Utilize research services such as analysis, articles, reports and more provided by parties from outside your organizations

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## Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting (7)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

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## Additional Functionality (14)

Tax Law Research

Discover, analyse and compare current and/or historic legislation related to taxation for particular jurisdiction(s)

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Assemble data from multiple sources

Case Law Research

Search libraries and court databases of opinions and legal decisions related to adjudicated cases and precedents

Data Visualization

Graphical representation of data

Statutes Research

Discover, analyse and compare current and/or historic legislation and regulation for specific jurisdictions

Self-Service Search

Enables users to search, access, and retrieve information from the system's database without needing technical assistance or support

Search History

See a list of all previously conducted search requests and search results

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Query Suggestions

See options for potential search queries within the system

Search/Filter

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Brief Analytics

Collect data on the quality of legal documents to make recommendations for improvement

Case Alerts

Receive a notification when a case you are tracking is listed in court or new information about legislation is available

Annotations

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Change Tracking

Track changes in laws and regulations and compare previous legislation to current legislation

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