OpenAI Launches Astra for Law and 26 Plugins for the Sector

Key Takeaways

1OpenAI launches Astra for Law, the legal version of GPT-6 Astra

2A specialized index, 26 plugins, and a Trusted Access program are offered

3The Free Law Project provides the data, claiming coverage of over 99.9% of published precedents in the United States

4Astra for Law achieves a 54% success rate on an internal benchmark, compared to 38.7% for GPT-6 Astra with web search

Why it matters : OpenAI is targeting the legal sector with a dedicated offering, integrating privacy, industry-specific integrations, and measured performance, amid increasing competition.

OpenAI is offering a legal version of GPT-6 Astra, complete with a dedicated index and integration tools. The company highlights an internal benchmark and data sourcing from the Free Law Project, while privacy measures and new plugins are aimed at law firms.

Privacy and Integrations for Law Firms and LegalTech

OpenAI is rolling out a Trusted Access program for law firms, featuring privacy controls, including the absence of data retention. At the same time, 26 plugins are being launched for industry tools, including Relativity and Clio. OpenAI notes that clients using the API, such as Harvey and Legora, can rely on this technology. Anthropic is also expanding its presence in the legal work sector.

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What Astra for Law Includes

OpenAI has introduced Astra for Law, a version of GPT-6 Astra tailored for legal applications. This system incorporates a specialized legal research index as well as guidelines for document analysis and production.

Data Sources and Claimed Performance

This index provides access to U.S. case law, legislative texts, and regulations, covering over 230 million URLs. OpenAI utilizes resources from the Free Law Project, which claims to cover over 99.9% of published decisions in the United States. According to a test conducted by OpenAI using the Legal Research Bench from Vals AI, Astra for Law achieved 54% on 200 questions, while GPT-6 Astra with traditional web search scored 38.7%.

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