VitaLaw Defences combines powerful AI with comprehensive Canadian case law to make legal research faster, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.
Legal research shouldn't require a second mortgage. A student shouldn't pay $500/month to learn. A solo practitioner shouldn't choose between LexisNexis and rent.
We built Defences for everyone: students learning for the first time, independent lawyers managing their own cases, and firms scaling their practice. One platform. Fair pricing. Serious capability.
By leveraging cutting-edge AI and integrating with CanLII's comprehensive database of Canadian case law, we deliver professional-grade legal research at 80-90% below traditional costs. No contracts. No surprises. Just research that works.
Our goal is simple: empower every legal professional in Canada to conduct world-class legal research without compromising on quality, privacy, or affordability.
Unlike traditional legal research platforms that rely on keyword matching, VitaLaw uses advanced AI to understand the context and meaning behind your research queries. Find precedents that truly matter, not just matches.
Start free (Scholar tier) for casual researchers, $25/month (Student tier) for law students with .edu emails, $75/month (Advocate tier) for professionals, $185/month (Counsel tier) for unlimited searches, or $350/month (Magistrate tier) for enterprise teams. Compare this to LexisNexis ($300-$500/month) or Westlaw ($400+/month). We're making legal research affordable for everyone.
Your research is confidential. We use bank-grade encryption and zero-knowledge architecture to ensure your data stays yours. Professional tier users get full client privilege protection.
Full access to 1M+ published Canadian decisions, statutes, and regulations. We integrate directly with CanLII to ensure you're always searching the complete legal database without gaps or restrictions.
Get instant case summaries, precedential value analysis, and strategic insights. Our AI helps you organize precedents, identify weaknesses in opposing arguments, and construct more compelling legal briefs.
Built specifically for Canadian legal professionals. We understand Canadian case law, provincial variations, federal-provincial divisions, and the unique challenges of legal research in Canada.
We make professional legal research accessible. Here's how we stack up:
| Feature | CanLII | LexisNexis | Westlaw | VitaLaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per Month | Free | $300-500 | $400+ | $0-350 |
| AI Case Summaries | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ from $0 |
| Argument Builder | ✗ | ✗ | Limited | ✓ Full |
| Learning Curve | Moderate | 40+ hours | 40+ hours | 5 min |
| Canada-Focused | ✓ | Global | Global | ✓ 100% |
| Free Tier | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Privacy-First | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
The Bottom Line: You get CanLII's complete, free database, plus AI superpowers, privacy-first architecture, and world-class support. At prices that make sense for students, solos, and firms.
Learn legal research with our free Scholar tier. Get 10 searches/month, case summaries, and full CanLII access—perfect for coursework and trial prep.
Our Advocate tier ($39/month) gives you unlimited searches, AI case analysis, argument building, and priority support. Everything you need to run your practice efficiently.
Scale with our Counsel tier ($185/month) or Magistrate tier ($350/month). Unlimited searches, white-label reports, API access, client privilege protection, and dedicated support for your entire team.
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