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Definition
Summary
In this market, service providers such as solo practitioners, law firms, and corporate counsel assist buyers with case management and discovery preparation. Suppliers also prepare trial and appellate briefs, motions, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents to help buyers meet deadlines and reduce work hours. Buyers, including law firms, in-house legal departments, and pro se litigants, can procure legal research services on an ad hoc basis or retain a vendor for ongoing services. In addition, buyers can source services from domestic or foreign vendors.
This Report Includes:
- Case Management
- Case Preparation
- Preparing Trial Documents
Not in this Report:
- Legal Management Software
- Legal Process Outsourcing
Classification:
Global Legal Research Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Legal Research Services market.
Warning Trends
United States announces additional tariffs on China
- In February 2025, the United States announced 10.0% tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs took effect on February 4, 2025.
- The tariff plan applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties and fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- In response, China announced a 15.0% tariff on products such as coal and natural gas, as well as a 10.0% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks, and large cars. The tariff executive orders indicate retaliatory tariffs could lead to further escalation in rates.
- Providers in this market rely on inputs often sourced from China. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
United States postpones plans for sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico
- In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
- Though initially set to take effect on February 4, 2025, the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico has been postponed 30 days to allow for further negotiation.
- The tariff plan initially proposed by the US applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties or fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- Providers in this market rely on input costs often sourced from an affected country. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
Global Legal Research Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1Europe | 26,135 |
| #2China | 22,935 |
| #3United States | 16,300 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Legal Research Services
United States
2025 Market Pricing$30.00 to $XXX.XX
per hourAverage Price
Prices in the Legal Research Services market range from $30.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Location, Type of Service, Complexity and Experience. For example, lower prices are associated with Rural areas ($50.00 to $200 per hour), Suppliers based abroad ($30.00 to $150 per hour) and Central and Southeast, whereas higher prices are associated with Metropolitan areas ($150 to $500 per hour), Suppliers based in the United States and Northeast and West Coast.
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Legal Research Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Legal Research Services market, prices in the US have grown 4.9% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
4.9%
Compound Annual Growth RateUnited States (2025-2028)
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Legal Research Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Legal Research Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Set Up Fees
Billed During
Travel
Support
Unforeseen
Scope Changes
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2025, buyer power amounts to -1.6 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Price Trend. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
United States
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Very Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer & Packaged Software Wholesalers
- Furniture Wholesalers
- Office Supply Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Software Publishers
- Furniture Manufacturers
- Office Supply Manufacturers
Biggest Legal Research Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Legal Research Services vendors by revenue in the US are Integron, Inc., DWF Group plc and Infosys Limited. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNS (Holdings) Limited | Global | MUMBAI | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Infosys Limited | Global | Bengaluru, IN | >10,001 | 25+ | ||||
| Clarivate Plc | Global | ST. HELIER | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Unitedlex Corporation | Global | Overland Park, KS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| QuisLex, Inc. | International | New York, NY | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Integron, Inc. | Global | Fargo , ND | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| DWF Group plc | International | Chicago, IL | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Morae Global Corporation | Global | Houston, TX | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Exigent Group Limited | Global | London, UK | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Legal Research Services market is 18% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration has trended downwards as the presence of foreign vendors has strengthened due to low barriers to entry and their cost-competitive nature. The fragmented nature of the market, coupled with the growing number of suppliers, has intensified price-based competition, thus boosting buyer power by limiting service price growth.
Buyers may be somewhat challenged by the medium level of vendor financial risk because it signals a moderate likelihood of supplier default, threatening service continuity.
Supply chain risk for legal research services is low. Negligible supply chain risk stems from the reliance on skilled labor over physical inputs, which eliminates the risk of supply disruptions for buyers.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
WNS (Holdings) Limited
WNS (Holdings) Limited is a public company operating globally in the finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include business process outsourcing services, legal process outsourcing... Subscribe to learn more
Infosys Limited
Infosys Limited is a public company operating globally in the information, finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include ai development services, robotic... Subscribe to learn more
Cobra Legal Solutions LLC
Cobra Legal Solutions LLC is a private company operating internationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include legal research services. Founded in 2007, the company is currently headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Exigent Group Limited
Exigent Group Limited is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 2003, the company is currently headquartered in London, United Kingdom with... Subscribe to learn more
Morae Global Corporation
Morae Global Corporation is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 2005, the company is currently headquartered in Houston, Texas, United Subscribe to learn more
DWF Group plc
DWF Group plc is a public company operating internationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 2001, the company is currently headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States... Subscribe to learn more
Integron, Inc.
Integron, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include e-discovery consulting services, legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 1998, the company is currently headquartered in Fargo,... Subscribe to learn more
QuisLex, Inc.
QuisLex, Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 2004, the company is currently headquartered in New York, New York, United Subscribe to learn more
Unitedlex Corporation
Unitedlex Corporation is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include e-discovery consulting services, legal process outsourcing services and legal research services. Founded in 2006, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Legal Research Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Acquisition Cost and Customer Retention Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Deadlines and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Acquisition Cost | Total marketing costs Total sales costs Number of customers acquired | The customer acquisition cost represents the cost of acquiring a new customer. Vendors with an efficient customer acquisition process can quickly take on new clients, which reduces vendor financial risk. | |
| Customer Retention Rate | Number of customers at start of period Number of customers at end of period Number of customers added within period | The customer retention rate represents the number of customers a company is able to retain over a set time frame. The customer retention rate can be used to determine the extent to which a company’s customer base fluctuates over time. | |
Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Qualifications
How long have you provided legal research services to your longest-tenured client? Who are your five largest clients?
Why did the last two clients you lost cancel their contracts with you? Who are they using now? Would you permit us to call one of them?
Competition
How does your firm maintain a competitive edge over other legal research firms?
What is your reputation like among customers and peers, and how have you developed it?
Service Performance
What checks and balances are in place to ensure that legal research for my case has been performed thoroughly?
Who identifies errors and shortcomings when they occur?
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Legal Research Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their organization.
Buyers should explain why they are seeking legal research services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the types of legal services they require and the scope of research desired.
Buyers should specify the desired qualifications for the staff, including the number of years of experience.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify the total budget for the service.
Buyers should state their preference for a pricing model.
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