Astra for Law pairs GPT-6 with a dedicated legal search index
OpenAI introduced Astra for Law, pairing GPT-6 Astra with a legal search index and instructions for legal analysis and writing. Access is limited to lawyers and supervised staff at selected law firms.
What changed
On September 17, 2026, OpenAI introduced Astra for Law. Its index covers U.S. case law, statutes, regulations, court rules, and administrative decisions. Alongside the launch, OpenAI introduced plugins for legal work in ChatGPT, with partners including Thomson Reuters, Harvey, Legora, and iManage.
Why it may matter for your work
Combining legal source search with drafting assistance could help lawyers move between research and writing. Restricted access means most students and individual ChatGPT users cannot currently use it.
What it can actually do
Search the listed U.S. legal materials and support legal analysis and writing using tailored instructions.
Limits to check
Not included in standard consumer or Edu plans. Access is limited to lawyers and staff under their supervision at selected firms through OpenAI's Trusted Access Program. No product price is stated.
“Astra for Law is not part of the standard consumer or Edu plans.”From the linked source page