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Legalscape and Minjiho Research Partnership

In a remarkable development for the legal tech landscape in Japan, Legalscape, headquartered in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has announced a new collaboration with Minjiho Research Co., Ltd., based in Shibuya, Tokyo. This partnership sets the stage for the launch of a robust book publishing initiative aimed at revolutionizing legal research and information accessibility.

Expanding the Legal Research Ecosystem

Legalscape has consistently prioritized the digitization and utilization of legal information, including statutes, case law, and legal texts. Their goal has always been to streamline legal practices and enhance the sustainability of legal knowledge dissemination. This partnership reflects a commitment to this mission, aligning with the vision of Minjiho Research, which has built a reputation for excellence in legal literature.

Since the rollout of the Legalscape legal research platform in 2021, which now boasts over 22,000 users, the company has received accolades for its sophisticated features and extensive content offerings. Legalscape aims to further enhance user experience by launching the Legalscape Store in April 2024, an e-commerce site dedicated to selling digital legal texts, allowing users to purchase books in a straightforward, buy-out format.

A Significant Increase in Book Count

Through this collaboration, Legalscape has successfully integrated Minjiho Research's significant catalog into its platform, surpassing a total of 3,800 books—making it one of the largest collections in the industry. This curated selection focuses not only on the volume but also on the quality and reliability of the texts. Legal professionals have long expressed interest in these specialized texts, and this partnership makes them readily available to users.

The collaboration will also see the enhancement of Legalscape's resources, driven by advanced search functionalities powered by their AI research tool, Watson & Holmes. By refining these features, users will be able to sift through the massive information database swiftly. This will maximize research quality and efficiency, vital for today's fast-paced legal environment.

Future Prospects

Legalscape aims to continue expanding its library's offerings across a range of legal disciplines. The platform's ongoing evolution will not only benefit lawyers and corporate legal departments but also serve anyone engaged with legal matters. The commitment to delivering a comprehensive resource bound to assist all facets of legal practice demonstrates the forward-thinking nature of Legalscape's strategy.

Legalscape's Vision

Established in 2017, Legalscape’s mission is to create a broad, panoramic view of all legal information through a combination of advanced natural language processing technologies and generative AI. Their strengths lie in both fundamental research and the practical application of these technologies in the legal field.

Their platform has now integrated AI-powered capabilities, the first of its kind in Japan, that combine generative AI with their proprietary natural language processing technology. This advancement grants users a next-generation experience in legal research, where they can visualize statutes, guidelines, and texts simultaneously.

With a database now exceeding 39,000 entries, including 3,800 books, Legalscape stands out as a leader in legal information accessibility and research efficiency.

For more information about Legalscape, visit their official website here.