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Set your jurisdiction

To set your default jurisdiction in GitLaw, go to Settings → Profile, open Jurisdiction and choose your jurisdiction from the searchable list, for example England & Wales, California or Singapore. You can also override it for a specific chat using the jurisdiction chip above the message box, or name the jurisdiction directly in your prompt to the Agent.

Before you start: a GitLaw account.

How do I set my default jurisdiction in GitLaw?

Setting the correct jurisdiction ensures the Agent drafts and reviews your legal documents with the right legal context. Your profile jurisdiction applies to all your chats and documents:

Go to Settings → Profile and open Jurisdiction.
Choose your jurisdiction from the searchable list (e.g. England & Wales, California, Singapore).

Once saved, this jurisdiction becomes your default for every new chat or drafting session.

Profile jurisdiction in Settings applying to all chats in GitLaw

How do I change jurisdiction for a single chat?

Use a chat-level jurisdiction when working on documents from different countries or regions. You can change the jurisdiction for a specific chat, using the jurisdiction chip above the message box, without affecting your profile setting. This is helpful when reviewing templates or contracts that follow different legal systems.

For example: if your profile jurisdiction is set to England & Wales but you are reviewing a U.S. employment contract, simply adjust the jurisdiction in that chat.

Overriding the profile jurisdiction for a specific chat using the jurisdiction chip above the message box

Can I set the jurisdiction in my prompt?

Yes. You can specify the jurisdiction directly in your message to the Agent. For example: "Create a mutual NDA for two startups with governing law as England & Wales." The Agent will automatically change the context of the draft based on that jurisdiction, even if your profile is set differently.

Frequently asked questions

What jurisdiction does GitLaw use if I never set one?

GitLaw may use your ISP country location, if provided, to automatically set your profile jurisdiction. Otherwise it is set to United States of America by default.

Does changing the jurisdiction in a chat change my profile setting?

No. A chat-level jurisdiction only applies to that specific chat. Your profile jurisdiction stays as your default for every new chat or drafting session.

Reviewed by the GitLaw team. Last updated 29 July 2026.