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AI Legal Research Agent

8rney's AI legal research agent is a jurisdiction-aware research tool that queries statutes, case law, and your own uploaded documents in parallel — then returns a cited answer with every claim traced back to a real source. Unlike general AI assistants, it never invents authorities; if it cannot find a verifiable source, it says so.

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How AI legal research works in 8rney

  1. 1

    Open a research session and set jurisdiction

    Select your jurisdiction — India, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, or Singapore. Jurisdiction controls apply to every statute and case reference in the response.

  2. 2

    Choose a research mode

    Quick mode returns a concise answer in under a minute. Deep mode runs a multi-source analysis with extended reasoning. Manual mode lets you guide the agent step by step.

  3. 3

    Ask your legal question in plain language

    Type a query — statute interpretation, case precedent, cross-jurisdictional comparison. Attach matter documents for context-aware answers grounded in your own files.

  4. 4

    Review the streamed, cited response

    Every claim traces back to a real statute, case number, or document you uploaded. Follow-up prompts are generated automatically so you can deepen the analysis without re-briefing.

What the research agent covers

  • —Jurisdiction-aware queries across India, US, UK, EU, and Singapore
  • —Statutes, regulations, and case law from primary sources
  • —Your own uploaded documents — PDFs, DOCX, scanned files — used as additional context
  • —Streamed responses so you see reasoning as it builds
  • —Source citations for every claim, with the ability to verify in two clicks
  • —Auto-generated follow-up prompts for deeper analysis
  • —Matter-connected threads — research stays linked to the matter it came from

Research agent FAQ

Does the AI legal research agent make up citations?
No. Every claim traces back to a real statute, case number, or document you uploaded. If the agent cannot find a verifiable source, it explicitly says so rather than guessing.
Which jurisdictions does 8rney support for legal research?
India, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Singapore. More jurisdictions are being added. Every research session has jurisdiction controls that apply to all statute and case references.
Can I use my own documents in a research query?
Yes. Upload files to a matter or your library and the agent uses them as context — so answers are grounded in your actual case documents, not just public sources.
What is the difference between Quick, Deep, and Manual research modes?
Quick returns a concise answer fast — good for known-law lookups. Deep runs extended multi-source analysis — suited for novel or complex questions. Manual lets you direct the agent step by step for full control.
Is AI legal research the same as legal advice?
No. 8rney is a legal research and drafting tool. Final legal judgment and advice remain with qualified counsel. The agent handles the first pass; your expertise is the last step.