Apogee is a Chrome extension that uses AI to search Canadian case law on CanLII, returning answers with real legal citations and direct links to the source cases.
What is Apogee?
Apogee is an AI-powered legal research tool that works as a Chrome sidebar extension. You type a legal question in plain language, optionally select a province and practice area, and it searches the CanLII database — covering the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal courts, provincial courts, and tribunals. The output is a cited answer with a verifiable CanLII citation and a direct link to the full case text. It is built by Apogee Legal (company not explicitly named on the page but implied).
Key Features
- CanLII-integrated search — Queries all Canadian jurisdictions via the CanLII API, including SCC, Federal, and provincial courts and tribunals.
- Verifiable citations — Every claim includes a proper legal citation and a direct link to the case on canlii.org; the page states no hallucinated cases or US law.
- Context-aware browsing — When reading a case on canlii.org, Apogee detects which case you're viewing and offers follow-up questions like “Has this been overturned?” or “What legislation does this reference?”
- Chrome side panel — Runs as a persistent browser sidebar; no tab switching required to ask questions or view results.
- Suggested prompts — Pre-built queries for common legal research tasks (e.g., quantum precedents, statute references).
- Province and practice area filtering — Narrow results by jurisdiction and legal domain for targeted research.
Who is it for?
- Paralegals — Save 2–3 hours per day on case research; generate case briefs, research memos, and find quantum precedents across LTB, Small Claims, and HRTO.
- Self-represented litigants — Understand rights in plain language; get step-by-step guidance for LTB hearings, employment disputes, and small claims court.
- Solo practitioners — Access Westlaw-quality research at lower cost; upload contracts for clause-by-clause analysis with cited case law.
What can you do with Apogee?
- Research a legal question in plain language — E.g., “What is the standard for wrongful dismissal in Ontario?” Get a cited answer with links to relevant CanLII cases.
- Check case status — While viewing a case on canlii.org, ask “Has this been overturned?” or “What other cases cite this decision?” without leaving the page.
- Draft case briefs and memos — Use the AI-generated summaries and citations to quickly compile research for a motion or hearing.
How does Apogee work?
- Type your legal question in plain language. Optionally select your province and practice area for targeted results.
- Apogee searches the CanLII database across all Canadian jurisdictions — SCC, Federal, provincial courts, and tribunals.
- It returns a cited answer with a real CanLII citation you can verify. No hallucinated cases, no US law.
Pricing
Paid plans start at $5/month for self-represented litigants and $29/month for paralegals and solo practitioners. Special rates are available for students, legal clinics, and nonprofits. See the full pricing page for tier details.
FAQ
Is the research accurate?
Apogee only returns answers backed by real CanLII citations. The page explicitly states there are no hallucinated cases, no US law, and no guessing. Every citation can be verified by clicking the link to the full case on CanLII.
Does Apogee work for all Canadian jurisdictions?
Yes. It searches the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal courts, all provincial and territorial courts, and tribunals (e.g., LTB, HRTO). You can filter by province for more targeted results.
Can I use Apogee without leaving CanLII?
When you are reading a case on canlii.org, Apogee detects which case you are viewing and offers contextual follow-ups directly in the sidebar — you never need to switch tabs to ask a question about that case.
