Lexis® for Microsoft® Office
Legal document drafting software
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What is Lexis® for Microsoft® Office
Lexis® for Microsoft® Office is a Microsoft Word and Outlook add-in that provides access to LexisNexis legal research content and drafting tools from within Office. It is used by legal professionals to insert citations, retrieve case law and secondary sources, and format legal documents without leaving their drafting environment. The product focuses on integrating research and citation workflows into Word, rather than providing a standalone document automation or practice management system.
In-Word legal research access
The add-in lets users search and retrieve legal authority while working in Microsoft Word, reducing context switching between drafting and research. This supports common workflows such as checking authorities while editing briefs and memos. It is particularly relevant for organizations standardized on Microsoft 365/Office.
Citation insertion and formatting
The product supports inserting citations and building tables of authorities from within Word. This helps standardize citation formatting and reduces manual rework during document finalization. It aligns with drafting-centric needs more than broader legal operations tools.
Fits existing Office workflows
Because it runs inside Word/Outlook, it can be adopted without changing the firm’s primary drafting tools. Users can keep established templates and document processes while adding research and citation capabilities. This can simplify rollout compared with replacing drafting systems.
Dependent on LexisNexis subscriptions
Access to research content and features typically depends on an organization’s LexisNexis licensing and entitlements. This can limit usefulness for teams that do not already standardize on LexisNexis research services. Budgeting and procurement may be tied to broader LexisNexis contracts.
Not full document automation
The product is primarily an Office integration for research and citations, not a full document assembly platform with clause libraries, questionnaires, and complex template logic. Organizations seeking end-to-end document automation may need additional tools. It also does not replace matter management or billing systems.
Microsoft Office environment required
The value proposition assumes users draft in Microsoft Word and use supported Office configurations. Teams using alternative editors or browser-first drafting workflows may see limited benefit. IT policies, add-in deployment controls, and version compatibility can affect implementation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription (per Authorized User / org) | Not publicly listed — Contact sales / pricing set in Lexis for Microsoft Office Addendum | Integrates Lexis content/tools into Microsoft Word/Outlook/Office 365; 24x7 support; licensed via an Addendum; downloadable installer available to subscribing customers. |
Seller details
LexisNexis (RELX Group plc) — PCLaw is a LexisNexis product
New York, NY, USA
1970
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https://www.lexisnexis.com/
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