Agentic AI could reduce the effort lawyers spend coordinating legal research, according to a new LexisNexis Canada post examining the technology’s implications for Canadian practice.
LexisNexis describes a shift from answering individual prompts to carrying out connected tasks within a broader assignment. A research objective could encompass identifying the governing legal test, finding relevant decisions, examining exceptions and preparing an initial analysis.
That approach places greater emphasis on how lawyers define the assignment upfront, including jurisdiction, material facts, dates and exclusions.
LexisNexis points to its Lexis+ with Protégé platform as an example, saying it can retain those instructions as work progresses and provide linked Canadian authorities for review.
The company also emphasizes that greater automation leaves lawyers responsible for assessing the result. Reviewing source material, checking whether authorities remain current and determining whether the analysis fits a client’s circumstances remain essential.
The post opens a series exploring agentic AI’s impact on research, oversight and legal workflows.