# Bloomberg Law MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Bloomberg Law MCP gives your agent direct access to 200 million court dockets, case law, and legal news. It lets you pull real-time filings, search for expert witnesses, and track litigation across federal and state jurisdictions. It's the standard for deep legal research. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** legal-research, court-dockets, case-law, litigation-tracking, legal-news, compliance-monitoring ## Description This Connector connects your AI client to the Bloomberg Law Enterprise Dockets API so you can pull live legal data without jumping between tabs. Instead of manual searching, you can ask your agent to find specific court records, summarize filings, or track litigation for a company. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating 200 million federal and state dockets, giving you a direct line to case law precedents and legal news. You'll be able to pull full-text documents, find expert witnesses by specialty, and monitor specific cases through alerts. It makes the research process much faster because your agent can do the digging for you. You can find this in the Vinkius catalog to get your team's legal research up to speed. ## Tools ### get_docket_alerts View your configured alerts for monitoring specific cases or keywords. This keeps you updated on changes without manual checking. ### get_case_details Get detailed information for a specific legal case. Use this to see the full scope of a matter quickly. ### search_expert_witnesses Search for expert witnesses based on specialty and prior testimony. This helps you build a witness list for litigation. ### search_state_dockets Search state court dockets across multiple jurisdictions. This helps you find records outside of the federal system. ### get_docket_details Use a docket ID from search results to get specific court docket information. It provides a deeper look at a single case record. ### search_court_dockets Search federal and state court dockets across 200M+ records. You can filter by court, date, and keywords. ### search_federal_dockets Search federal court dockets specifically. This is your go-to for District, Circuit, and Supreme Court records. ### search_legal_news Search Bloomberg Law legal news articles. Use this to browse analysis and commentary on current events. ### get_docket_entries Get all filings, motions, and orders for a specific docket. This shows you the chronological history of a case. ### get_filing_document Use a document ID from the docket entries to get a specific filing. This lets you pull the actual text of a court document. ### get_legal_news_by_topic Get legal news articles filtered by a specific topic. It's great for staying current on niche regulatory changes. ### search_legal_cases Search for legal cases and case law summaries. You can filter by jurisdiction and date for precedent analysis. ### search_companies Search company profiles and business intelligence data. Use this to find a firm's legal exposure or history. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find any federal dockets for 'TechCorp' from the last six months. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 12 federal dockets for TechCorp. Here are the most recent ones: | Case Name | Court | Date | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TechCorp v. DataSync | SDNY | 2026-03-15 | Ongoing | | State v. TechCorp | SDCL | 2026-02-20 | Closed | Would you like me to pull the docket entries for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the latest legal news on AI safety regulations. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the latest updates on AI safety regulations: * **Supreme Court to Hear Major Privacy Case** (April 7, 2026): Focuses on third-party doctrine. * **EU-US Data Privacy Framework** (April 6, 2026): Faces new legal challenges. * **FTC Privacy Priorities** (April 4, 2026): New enforcement priorities announced. Would you like a summary of any specific article? ``` **Prompt:** ``` I have docket 1:24-cv-12345. What are the latest filings? ``` **Response:** ``` For docket 1:24-cv-12345, there are 47 total entries. The 4 most recent are: 1. **Entry 47** — Motion for Summary Judgment (April 5, 2026) 2. **Entry 46** — Defendant's Response to Discovery (April 3, 2026) 3. **Entry 45** — Court Order Setting Discovery Deadline (March 28, 2026) 4. **Entry 44** — Joint Case Management Plan (March 15, 2026) I can pull the full text for any of these if you'd like. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull full-text court filings Your agent can retrieve the actual text of specific court documents from a docket. ### Search 200M+ court dockets Find federal and state court records by party name, case name, or docket number. ### Find legal precedents Search the case law database for specific holdings and outcomes to support your analysis. ### Identify expert witnesses Locate experts based on their specialty, prior testimony, and jurisdiction. ### Monitor litigation activity View configured alerts to stay updated on specific cases, parties, or keywords. ### Access company intelligence Search for company profiles and legal exposure data to assess business risk. ## Use Cases ### Tracking a competitor's litigation A corporate counsel needs to know if a competitor is facing new lawsuits. They ask their agent to search_court_dockets for the company name and summarize the results. ### Finding expert witnesses A litigator is preparing for a trial and needs a specialist. They use search_expert_witnesses to find people with the right testimony history in a specific jurisdiction. ### Summarizing a complex docket A paralegal has a docket number for a large case. They use get_docket_entries to see all filings and ask the agent to summarize the last three motions. ### Researching a new regulation A legal researcher needs to know the latest on data privacy. They use get_legal_news_by_topic to pull the latest articles and analysis. ## Benefits - Skip the manual search through multiple court portals by using search_court_dockets to find records in one place. - Get the full text of court filings instantly with get_filing_document so you don't have to download PDFs manually. - Stay on top of new developments automatically by using get_docket_alerts to monitor specific parties or keywords. - Find relevant legal precedents faster by using search_legal_cases to filter by jurisdiction and date. - Identify key experts for your case quickly using search_expert_witnesses to see prior testimony and specialties. - Access real-time legal updates through search_legal_news to keep your research current on new regulations. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI client handles the deep digging through legal databases so you can focus on the strategy. 1. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Law MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Bloomberg Law Enterprise API key in the configuration. 3. Ask your AI client to find dockets, news, or case law. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does the Bloomberg Law MCP provide access to state court records?** Yes, it allows your agent to search state court dockets across multiple jurisdictions. Coverage varies by state, so you can check specific regions as you go. **Can I use this to find expert witnesses for my litigation?** Yes, you can search for experts by their specialty, prior testimony, and the jurisdictions where they've worked. It's a great way to build a witness list. **Will the Bloomberg Law MCP pull the full text of court documents?** It can pull specific filing documents if you have the document ID from the docket entries. This lets you read the actual text within your AI client. **How does the Bloomberg Law MCP handle legal news?** You can search for news by topic or date range to stay current on legal developments. It also lets you filter by specific topics of interest. **Can the Bloomberg Law MCP monitor specific cases for me?** Yes, you can view configured alerts that monitor specific cases, parties, or keywords. This helps you stay updated on new activity without manual checking. **Is the Bloomberg Law MCP suitable for academic legal research?** It's highly effective for academics who need to research litigation trends, court outcomes, and historical case law precedents. **What courts and jurisdictions are covered by the Bloomberg Law Dockets API?** The Bloomberg Law Dockets API covers 200M+ federal and state court dockets. Federal coverage includes all U.S. District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy Courts, and the Supreme Court. State court coverage varies by jurisdiction but includes major state courts across the U.S. Coverage details are available in your Bloomberg Law subscription dashboard. **How do I get a Bloomberg Law API key?** Contact your Bloomberg Law account administrator or Bloomberg Law sales team to request access to the Enterprise Dockets API. API access requires an active Bloomberg Law subscription with Enterprise Dockets add-on. Once provisioned, you'll receive an API key and documentation for integration. **What types of legal research can I do with this API?** You can search court dockets by party name, case name, or keywords; retrieve complete docket histories with all filings and orders; search case law for precedents and holdings; browse Bloomberg Law legal news; find expert witnesses; and research company profiles. The API is designed for comprehensive legal research across federal and state courts. **What's the difference between docket search and case search?** **Docket search** returns active court dockets with docket numbers, parties, courts, and filing histories—ideal for tracking ongoing litigation. **Case search** returns decided cases with case law, holdings, citations, and outcomes—ideal for legal research and finding precedents. Use dockets to track live cases, use cases to find legal precedents.