Our UX/UI design agency partnered with a U.S.-based early-stage startup to create a cutting-edge AI-powered tool designed specifically for legal professionals. This digital product design aims to significantly reduce the time lawyers spend on operational tasks during case preparation, allowing them to focus more on strategic decision-making.
Application Workflow
Incoming Client Query Processing:
- The process starts when a client submits a query through the platform. This query is then directed to the lawyer, who needs to assess it to determine the core facts and arguments of the case.
- The AI system plays a crucial role by automatically analyzing the incoming query, intelligently extracting relevant facts and arguments, and presenting a preliminary list to the lawyer.
Fact and Argument Formulation:
- The AI doesn’t stop at extraction; it actively assists the lawyer by suggesting additional facts and arguments that may be relevant based on the initial query. The system also prompts the lawyer with questions and tips, ensuring that no critical detail is overlooked.
- The lawyer reviews and refines this list, making adjustments as necessary. Once satisfied, they approve the final list of facts and arguments.
Precedent Selection:
- After finalizing the facts and arguments, the AI system compares them against millions of cases in the U.S. legal system to identify the most relevant legal precedents. The comparison is based on five key criteria, ensuring that the selected precedent closely aligns with the specifics of the current case.
- The lawyer reviews the suggested precedents, choosing the one that best supports their case.
Mind Map Generation:
- Upon precedent selection, the system generates a mind map—a visual representation that organizes and links the facts, arguments, and precedent. This mind map serves as a strategic overview of the case, helping the lawyer visualize the relationships between different elements.
- The lawyer must approve the mind map before proceeding. This step ensures that all elements of the case are logically aligned and ready for presentation.
Intention Letter Creation:
- Once the mind map is approved, the system automatically generates an intention letter based on the previously approved facts and arguments. This letter, essential for court submission, can be customized using AI tools that allow the lawyer to adjust the tone of voice and main content.
- After final adjustments, the letter is ready to be downloaded or shared as a PDF file.
External System Integration:
- As soon as the mind map is approved, the deal is automatically created in the firm’s external system, ensuring seamless integration with the lawyer’s existing workflows.
- This integration minimizes manual data entry, further streamlining the process and reducing administrative burden.
Design Approach
User-Centered Design:
- Our product design studio conducted extensive User Experience (UX) research, including the creation of Buyer Personas, User Flows, and a comprehensive User Journey Map. This research allowed us to identify key pain points and design an interface that directly addresses the specific needs of legal professionals.
High-Fidelity Wireframes:
- After gathering insights and analyzing competitors, we developed high-fidelity wireframes that laid out the application’s architecture. These wireframes served as a blueprint for the platform’s logic and interaction patterns.
Intuitive UI:
- We then focused on the visual identity design, ensuring that the user interface (UI) was not only aesthetically pleasing but also intuitive and easy to navigate. The design emphasizes simplicity and clarity, enabling lawyers to interact with the system with minimal effort.
Impact
This AI technology application drastically reduces the time lawyers spend on repetitive and time-consuming tasks during case preparation. By automating the extraction of facts, argument formulation, and precedent selection, the platform frees up valuable time for lawyers, allowing them to focus on more complex aspects of their cases. The seamless integration with external systems and the ability to easily generate and customize legal documents further enhance the lawyer’s efficiency and effectiveness.
As a full-service design agency, we are proud to offer digital product design services that leverage AI in business to create innovative and efficient software product designs. Our approach ensures that AI applications like this one provide tangible value and usability for professionals across industries.