Genie AI vs Practical Law

✅ AI-powered tools like Westlaw Edge AI, Fast Draft, and Drafting Assistant

Advanced algorithms that learn from legal documents to automate and enhance contract analysis, drafting, and review processes.

✅ Automated contract drafting with Fast Draft and Drafting Assistant

Does the platform offer a streamlined system for creating full-length legal documents from scratch using AI-powered suggestions, templates, and clause libraries?

✅ AI-assisted contract review with Westlaw Edge AI

Can the platform run a systematic analysis of legal documents to identify risks, obligations, and key terms while suggesting necessary changes and improvements?

✅ Document assembly capabilities with Practical Law's resources

Can the platform be used to combine pre-approved legal content and templates to quickly create new contracts and legal documents?

❌ Limited AI-powered document editing features compared to Genie

Does the platform enhance document editing by suggesting improvements, corrections, and alternative language in the document, in real-time?

✅ Seamless integration with Westlaw and other legal research tools

Does the platform directly connect to legal databases and precedents that enable research and citation while drafting documents?

❌ No specific negotiation support tools unlike Genie

Can the platform help track, manage and respond to contract changes and counterparty requests during negotiations?

❌ Limited data extraction and OCR capabilities compared to specialized tools

Can the platform automatically convert scanned documents and images into searchable, editable text while pulling out key information and data points?

❌ Limited real-time collaboration features compared to Genie

Does the platform enable multiple team members to work together on contracts in real-time, with comments, tracked changes, and version control?

❌ Limited workflow automation features compared to specialized tools

Does the platform automate routine legal tasks and document processes through customizable rules and triggers, reducing manual work and streamlining operations?

❌ No comprehensive contract management capabilities unlike Genie

Does the platform house a centralized system to store, track, and monitor contracts throughout their lifecycle, from creation to expiry?

✅ Robust reporting and analytics features for legal research

Can the platform track, measure, and visualize contract data, or team usage data to provide real-time ROI figures, actionable business and individual performance insights?

✅ Ability to create and manage private clause libraries

A secure repository where organizations store and manage their own frequently-used contract clauses and legal language.

❌ No community-driven template library unlike Genie

A shared collection of pre-built legal document templates, contributed to and accessible by all users of the platform.

✅ Ability to create and manage private template libraries

A secure collection of your organization's customized document templates, accessible only to authorized team members within your company.

✅ Cloud-based and on-premises deployment options available

Is the platform accessible on the cloud and/or can it be installed directly on-premises, or using company servers?

✅ Seamless integration with Microsoft Word and other Office tools

A seamless integration with Microsoft Word that allows users to draft and edit documents directly within the familiar Word interface.

❌ No direct integration with third-party file storage services

Does the platform connect with popular cloud storage platforms to access and manage documents directly within the system?

✅ Integrates with various Thomson Reuters tools and platforms

Can you connect with your existing software via standardized APIs and/or custom integrations?

✅ Supports complex legal styling and formatting in documents

Can you automatically apply and maintain professional legal document formatting, including numbering, cross-references, and hierarchical styles when editing, and when importing/exporting to MS Word?

✅ Robust data encryption measures, unlike Genie

Does data remain encrypted during transmission and storage, protecting sensitive information at every stage of handling?

✅ Compliant with ISO27001, SOC2, and other industry standards

Which recognized security certifications and regulatory standards can verify the robustness of the platform's data protection measures?

✅ Strict data privacy and sovereignty policies in place

Can the customer own their own data, or can the platform use it and process it, to train their Legal AI models for example?

✅ Supports various authentication methods, including SSO

Does the platform offer secure login options including API keys, 2FA, tokens, and/or single sign-on to manage system access?

✅ Granular user permissions and access control features

Can you manage who can view, edit, and share documents through customizable user roles and restrictions?

✅ Compliant with GDPR and other data privacy regulations

Does the platform comply with international data protection requirements including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy laws?

✅ Multiple support channels, including phone, email, and online resources

Is there a dedicated support team providing assistance through multiple channels including live chat, email, and phone, with defined response time commitments?

✅ Comprehensive onboarding and training resources available

Is there a structured process to get teams up and running with personalized training, data migration, and system configuration support?

If you do go down the sales process (not self-serve) then most want a quick and tailored pilot, followed by rapid implementation.

✅ Subscription-based pricing, with annual licenses starting at $6,000 per user

Subscription fees, usage limits, and additional costs for accessing and using the platform's features.

Self-serve caters to those who want to 'try before they buy' and don't enjoy the sales process.

✅ Generally positive reviews, with some reported issues in specific areas

A collection of verified 3rd-party customer reviews documenting any known technical issues.

Look for firm metrics, tied to the specific tasks you're looking to drive efficiencies within.