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AI legal research for Nigerian lawyers
The Bench is a Nigerian legal research and preparation platform. Ask a legal question in plain English and get an answer grounded in cited judgments of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the Court of Appeal.
Create an accountWhat you can do with The Bench
- Research Nigerian law in plain English. Describe the issue the way you would to a colleague and get a focused answer.
- See the authorities behind every answer. Answers cite Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judgments, and you can open the full judgment.
- Find a case you only half remember. Search by party names, including a short form of the case name such as "Anolam v FUTO".
- Ask follow-up questions. Keep refining the research in one conversation.
- Prepare for the other side. Test the opposing position and work through your argument before you file or appear.
- Work anywhere. Use it in your browser, or install the early-access Android app.
Who it is for
Legal practitioners in Nigeria: lawyers in private practice, law firms and in-house legal teams who need to research an issue, find supporting authorities and prepare arguments.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an AI tool for Nigerian legal research?
Yes. The Bench (thebench.ng) is built specifically for Nigerian law. Its answers are drawn from Nigerian court judgments and cite the authorities they rely on, so you can open and read the judgment yourself.
How is The Bench different from ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude for legal research?
General AI assistants answer from broad training data and can invent case names. The Bench searches a library of Nigerian Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judgments for each question and grounds its answer in the judgments it finds, with citations you can open.
Can I use The Bench on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser, and an early-access Android app is available at thebench.ng/app. An iOS app is being prepared.
Does The Bench replace a lawyer's judgment?
No. The Bench helps you find and understand authorities faster. Review the original judgments and apply your professional judgment before relying on any research result.