Agentic Deep Legal Research
Perform multi-step legal research with automated planning, execution via MCP integrations, synthesis of findings, and application to your specific facts.
50-70% reduction in research time
Systematic, comprehensive research
Deep Research & Analytics
The Problem
- ✗Complex research questions
- ✗Multi-step analysis required
- ✗Source synthesis challenges
- ✗Time for comprehensive coverage
- ✗Quality consistency
How Claude Helps
Claude performs multi-step research with planning, execution, and synthesis. It plans research approach, executes via MCP integrations, synthesizes findings, applies to your facts, and generates comprehensive analysis.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Define research question
Frame the legal question with relevant facts and jurisdiction
Claude plans approach
Develop multi-step research strategy
Execute searches
Research via MCP integrations to legal databases
Analyze findings
Synthesize authorities and identify controlling law
Generate research product
Produce memorandum with citations and recommendations
Example Prompt
Perform deep legal research on this question: QUESTION: Under Delaware law, can a board of directors adopt a poison pill with a 5% ownership trigger without shareholder approval, and what limitations apply? RESEARCH APPROACH: 1. Identify governing legal framework 2. Find controlling Delaware cases 3. Analyze trigger threshold precedents 4. Identify limitations and best practices 5. Apply to board decision RESEARCH STEPS: Step 1: FRAMEWORK - Delaware General Corporation Law provisions - Board authority to adopt rights plans - Fiduciary duty standards Step 2: CASE LAW - Poison pill validity cases - Trigger threshold challenges - Board discretion boundaries Step 3: THRESHOLD ANALYSIS - Cases addressing specific thresholds - Activist-focused pills - NOL pills with lower triggers Step 4: LIMITATIONS - Time limitations - Proportionality requirements - Good faith obligations Step 5: APPLICATION - Apply findings to 5% trigger scenario - Board process recommendations - Risk assessment OUTPUT: - Research memorandum - Key case summaries - Practical recommendations - Citations for verification
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Claude access legal sources?
Through MCP integrations to Midpage, CourtListener, and other legal databases.
Is the research comprehensive?
Claude aims for thoroughness. Always verify key findings and check for recent developments.
Can Claude handle multi-jurisdictional research?
Yes. Specify jurisdictions in your question.