Content-aware instruction for zero-shot Chinese criminal legal case retrieval: a large language model-based framework

Key Points

• Zero-shot retrieval significantly improves accuracy in finding relevant criminal legal cases.
• The framework utilizes a large language model to provide content-aware instructions for enhanced searching.
• This approach offers an innovative solution for legal information retrieval challenges across various jurisdictions.
• Future work may enable broader applications of this model in legal systems worldwide, enhancing accessibility.