Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel
by Thomson Reuters
An AI-assisted legal research product from Thomson Reuters that combines Westlaw Precision’s legal content and search tools with CoCounsel capabilities for research, document analysis, drafting, and summarization.
Why Abandoned
Thomson Reuters currently markets Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel on its official legal products website and continues to publish product information and updates.
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📅 Timeline
Westlaw Precision launched
Thomson Reuters introduced Westlaw Precision as a new version of Westlaw featuring Precision Research and other tools intended to make legal research faster and more targeted.
Casetext acquisition completed
Thomson Reuters completed its $650 million cash acquisition of Casetext, the company behind the CoCounsel AI legal assistant.
AI-Assisted Research added to Westlaw Precision
Thomson Reuters announced general availability of AI-Assisted Research, a generative-AI research capability within Westlaw Precision.
Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel launched
Thomson Reuters announced availability of Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel, integrating CoCounsel generative-AI workflows with Westlaw legal content and research technology.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel?
Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel is Thomson Reuters’ AI-assisted legal research offering. It combines Westlaw’s legal content and research functions with CoCounsel workflows for tasks such as research, document review, summarization, and drafting.
Who owns Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel?
Thomson Reuters owns and operates Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel. CoCounsel originated at Casetext, which Thomson Reuters acquired in August 2023 for $650 million in cash.
When did Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel launch?
Thomson Reuters announced the availability of Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel on August 12, 2024. The underlying Westlaw Precision service launched in September 2022.
What can lawyers do with Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel?
Lawyers can use it to conduct AI-assisted legal research, analyze and summarize documents, develop timelines, and support drafting tasks while working with Westlaw content and citations. Users should still review outputs for accuracy and professional compliance.
Is Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel still available?
Yes. Thomson Reuters currently lists and markets Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel on its official website, supporting an active status as of September 2026.