With the former legal research startup Casetext ceasing its independent operations following
its acquisition by Thomson Reuters,
a newcomer in the field,
Descrybe,
has begun carving a niche for itself. Descrybe has successfully been integrated into the curriculum of the
National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT). It is now listed alongside industry titans such as Lexis+, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law as a fundamental resource utilized by over 350 universities and law schools across 11 countries.
Descrybe’s inclusion is significant as it effectively replaces Casetext in the NSLT program, addressing the vacuum left by the latter’s exit. Descrybe offers accessibility to AI-powered legal research, aligning with educational mandates to equip students with contemporary tools. Doug Lusk, NSLT’s founder and CEO, highlighted Descrybe’s proficiency in simplifying sophisticated legal texts into concise summaries without losing essential context.
Descrybe aims to capture the market with its
Legal Research Toolkit,
featuring natural language search, comprehensive case summaries, citation analyses, and more. The platform’s reach is underscored by its user base exceeding 50,000 monthly users, offering both complimentary and paid versions.
The platform’s national acclaim includes recognition such as a 2024 Anthem Award for Best Use of AI and nominations for Webby Awards in AI and Law fields. Additionally, Descrybe secured finalist positions at the American Legal Technology Awards for both Startup of the Year and AI Innovation.
Kara Peterson, co-founder of Descrybe, noted the strategic curriculum inclusion as a noteworthy validation of their platform. Peterson, also lauded as a 2024 ABA Women of Legal Tech honoree, reiterates the strategic opportunity for Descrybe to fill the gap left by Casetext.
This integration marks a significant step for Descrybe in becoming a primary resource in legal academic settings. For more about this development and its implications, you can read the original article
here.