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Getting Started

Welcome to Second Seat, your AI-powered legal research assistant designed specifically for NY criminal defense attorneys.

What is Second Seat?

Second Seat helps you:

  • Research NY caselaw quickly and accurately
  • Deep-dive with Research mode — search CourtListener, analyze cases, and generate structured research memos
  • Manage your cases with organized workspaces
  • Upload and query documents for discovery and case preparation
  • Get AI-powered insights tailored to criminal defense practice
  • Take actions with Agent mode — create cases, search documents, and manage your workspace through natural conversation

Quick Start

  1. Sign in to your account at app.secondseat.ai
  2. Start a conversation to ask your first legal research question
  3. Create a case to organize your work
  4. Upload documents to query across your case files

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact our support team at support@secondseat.ai.