Getting Started with LexBuddy
Welcome to LexBuddy — your AI-powered legal assistant. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get up and running in minutes.
What You Can Do with LexBuddy
- Draft documents — Generate contracts, agreements, and legal memos with AI assistance.
- Review & summarize — Upload PDFs or Word files and get instant plain-language summaries.
- Ask legal questions — Chat with the AI about case details, statutes, or legal procedures.
- Manage matters — Organize clients, files, and conversations in one place.
- Search legal authority — Find relevant case law and statutes automatically.
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Go to the LexBuddy login page and click Sign Up.
- Enter your name, work email, and a strong password.
- Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.
- You're in — your workspace is ready.
First-time login
If your organization already has a LexBuddy workspace, ask your admin to send you an invitation link instead of signing up independently.
Step 2: Set Up Your Profile
Once logged in, navigate to Settings → Account → Profile to:
- Upload a profile photo
- Set your preferred language and timezone
- Configure notification preferences
Step 3: Start a Conversation
The quickest way to experience LexBuddy is to start a conversation:
- Click Conversations in the left sidebar.
- Click New Conversation.
- Type a question or paste a legal text and press Enter.
Example prompt:
"Summarize the key obligations of a contractor under a standard construction agreement."
The AI will respond with a structured, plain-language answer.
Step 4: Create a Matter
A Matter is how LexBuddy organizes a legal case or project:
- Go to Matters → New Matter.
- Fill in the matter name, client, and type (e.g., Contract, Litigation, Advisory).
- Upload any relevant documents under the Files tab.
- Start conversations linked to that matter from the Conversations tab.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New conversation | Ctrl + N |
| Submit message | Enter |
| New line in message | Shift + Enter |
| Search | Ctrl + K |
Need More Help?
Browse the other articles in this Help Center or contact our support team at support@lexbuddy.com.