ChatLaw
ChatLaw is an AI-powered tool designed to assist lawyers in the legal service industry with legal question and answer (Q&A) interactions re...
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What is ChatLaw?
Chatlaw is a free AI chatbot designed specifically for lawyers that provides legal answers backed by real case law citations. The tool uses and cites federal case law from major federal courts, along with New York State law and bankruptcy law, to answer legal questions with verifiable references. It incorporates a new agentic paradigm that allows it to interactively ask clarifying questions - for example, if you ask
ChatLaw pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free tier: Chatlaw is completely free to use as a chatbot for lawyers with access to federal case law, NY state law, and bankruptcy law. Free users can create a login to retain chat history. Paid subscription plans start at $30/month and include the ability to connect Google Drive documents or a Dropbox folder to your Matter for enhanced document management. The subscription is billed monthly.
ChatLaw pros
- Free chatbot accessible to all lawyers without payment requirement
- Cites real federal case law from major federal courts
- Includes New York State law in knowledge base
- Includes bankruptcy law in knowledge base
- Supports 13 jurisdictions (Federal, NY, TX, CA, FL, PA, NJ, IL, OH, CT, WA, GA, VA, MI)
- Agentic paradigm allows interactive clarifying questions
- Can draft legal complaints with case law citations
- Can draft legal defenses with case law citations
- chat history retention with free account login
- Improved intelligence in v2.0 update
- Better looking interface in v2.0
- Connect Google Drive documents to Matter with subscription
- Connect Dropbox folder to Matter with subscription
- Subscription plans starting at $30/month
- Expert engineer-lawyer team behind the tool
ChatLaw cons
- User must verify citation credibility independently
- Not a replacement for human legal judgment
- Currently supports only 13 jurisdictions
- Bankruptcy-focused which may limit other legal areas
- State bar coverage limited compared to federal
- Maintenance downtime occurs (e.g., June 5th 2026)
- Google Drive/Dropbox integration requires paid subscription
- No mobile app mentioned on website
- Limited to US legal system only
- Chinese legal model exists separately (different ChatLaw)
- Beta status for some features
- Document drafting may require human review
- Subscription cost may be high for some lawyers
- No API access mentioned for integration
- Limited international law coverage
Frequently asked questions about ChatLaw
What is Chatlaw?
Chatlaw is our free chatbot for lawyers that uses and cites case law. It provides AI-generated responses to legal inquiries with verifiable case law citations from federal courts, New York State, and bankruptcy law.
Is Chatlaw free to use?
Yes, Chatlaw is completely free. Our free chatbot for lawyers with federal case law and citations is available at https://www.chatlaw.us without any payment requirement.
What jurisdictions does Chatlaw cover?
Chatlaw covers 13 jurisdictions: Federal, NY, TX, CA, FL, PA, NJ, IL, OH, CT, WA, GA, VA, and MI. It has federal case law from major federal courts, plus New York State and bankruptcy law.
Can Chatlaw draft legal documents?
Yes, lawyers can try getting Chatlaw to draft complaints and defenses, which it will do citing case law as appropriate. It can also write briefs, appeals, motions, and reply motions using case law.
Does Chatlaw cite real case law?
Yes, Chatlaw uses and cites real case law sourced from major federal courts, New York State courts, and bankruptcy courts. The citations are verifiable legal references.
What is the agentic paradigm in Chatlaw v2.0?
The new agentic paradigm allows Chatlaw to talk back to you and ask clarifying questions. For example, if you ask 'Are NDAs still enforceable?', it will ask which jurisdiction the NDA is being contested at.
How do I save my chat history?
You can retain your chat history by creating a free log-in. Chatlaw v2.0 keeps track of chat history that you can retain with a free account.
What subscription plans are available?
Subscription plans now live starting at $30/month. The paid plan allows you to connect Google Drive documents or a Dropbox folder to your Matter for enhanced document management.
Who should use Chatlaw?
Chatlaw is exclusively designed for legal professionals - lawyers, attorneys, and bankruptcy attorneys who need instant replies on legal matters with case law citations. It helps attorneys get up to speed on less familiar legal matters.
Do I need to verify Chatlaw's citations?
Yes, while Chatlaw provides AI-generated responses with case law citations, the implied responsibility to verify the citation's credibility remains with the lawyer. It is a research assistant, not a replacement for legal judgment.