# Case Law

## Getting Started with Paxton's Case Law Tool

**Important:** View our coverage page to see our knowledge base Paxton has access to: <https://www.paxton.ai/coverage>

1. **Select the 'Case Law'** in the Side Bar Menu.

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2. **Click 'New Chat'** or engage in a previous chat in the Chat History List

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3. **Select Jurisdictions:** You may select all or individual jurisdictions to narrow down your search results. Focused selections help Paxton return results around the most relevant cases.

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4. **Enter your Query**
5. **Continue to Chat** with follow-up questions by you or Paxton.
6. **Review Results:** If Paxton's results don't meet your expectations, try refining your query with different prompts. Including specific details and jurisdictions will help Paxton generate a more accurate response.<br>

## Tips for Success

* Leverage Results in AI Assistant: Paste your research results into the [AI Assistant](/help/ai-assistant/using-the-ai-assistant.md) to supplement your legal drafting with legal research.
* Be Specifi&#x63;**:** Clearly define the legal issues, relevant jurisdictions, and any specific terms or phrases related to your case. The more detailed your query, the more relevant and precise the AI's response will be.&#x20;
* Multiple Tabs for Efficiency: You can open multiple tabs of Paxton AI to conduct parallel searches without losing data from other sessions.
* Critically Evaluate AI-Generated Results: Although AI systems like Paxton deliver comprehensive legal information, it's essential to critically examine the outcomes.&#x20;


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