Creating Your Account
When you first sign up, you'll go through a short onboarding process to set up your profile.
Onboarding Steps
Sign up with email or Google
Agency name, your name, state, federal circuit, and unit/division
Review and accept the terms of service
You're in. Start searching or analyzing.
Why We Ask for This
Your state and circuit help LawCite show you the most relevant cases and identify which authority is binding in your jurisdiction. You can change these anytime in Account Settings.
The Sidebar
The sidebar on the left is your main navigation. Here's what each item does:
Analyze
AI-powered scenario analysis. Describe a situation in plain English and get relevant case law with legal analysis.
Case Law Search
Search the case law database directly. Browse by keyword, filter by court level, amendment, or jurisdiction.
History / Pinned Cases
Two tabs that switch between your past scenario analyses (History) and cases you've pinned for quick reference (Pinned Cases).
The User Menu
Click your profile icon or name in the sidebar to open the user menu. From here you can access:
Two Ways to Research
LawCite gives you two tools for legal research. Use whichever fits what you need.
Case Law Search
Search the database directly when you know what you're looking for. Good for finding specific cases or browsing by topic.
Learn more →Scenario Analysis
Describe your situation and let AI find relevant cases and explain how the law applies. Good when you're not sure what to search for.
Learn more →Your First Search
The quickest way to get started is to try a case law search.
Click "Case Law Search" in the sidebar
Type a keyword or topic (e.g., "vehicle search" or "Terry stop")
Press Enter or click Search
Click any case to see the full breakdown
Try It
Search for "Arizona v. Gant" to see what a full case breakdown looks like. You'll see the summary, key takeaways, practical guidance, report considerations, common mistakes, key facts, holdings, and jurisdiction info.
Sessions and Staying Logged In
Your session lasts 16 hours. This is designed for long shifts. You won't get logged out mid-research. After 16 hours of inactivity, you'll need to log in again.