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Law libraries across academia, private practice, and government are contending with rapid changes in technology, staffing, and service delivery, according to the 2025 State of the Profession report released this week by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL).
Based on survey responses from 510 legal information professionals across the United States, the fourth edition of the biennial report documents trends in generative AI adoption, professional development, workplace flexibility, digitization, public service, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
The report is organized around the three main types of law libraries: academic, firm/corporate, and government. It comes as the AALL prepares to convene in Portland, Ore., later this month for its annual conference.
“Today’s law librarians are not only experts in legal research, but they are also leading the charge in data analytics, legal technology, and strategic information management,” said AALL President Cornell H. Winston in a statement announcing the report. “This report captures how we are adapting, innovating, and delivering critical value across the legal landscape.”
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