It’s all wrapped up in a 12 minute read apparently…
https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-and-law-guide/
Highlights
- AI usage among legal professionals has nearly doubled in the past year, with 26% now using GenAI at work
- Professional-grade AI, trained on verified legal content, is essential for accuracy and security, unlike consumer-grade tools that can provide incorrect information
- Ethical obligations, including human supervision to manage bias and factual inaccuracies, are paramount, with the ABA and state bars issuing guidance for lawyers using AI
As legal professionals’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their work is increasing, legal work is evolving. The Thomson Reuters Institute 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report found that 26% of professionals use generative AI (GenAI) at work, almost twice the 14% who used it in 2024. Law firm attorneys led the way with the highest percentage of usage, followed by in-house counsel and government lawyers.
Given this, legal experts expect this increasing use of AI will significantly change legal professionals’ roles. The 2025 Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report found that 80% of professionals think AI will have a high or transformational impact in their jobs over the next five years. These professionals are most excited about AI’s ability to free up more time, helping them work more efficiently and productively, and producing higher-quality work.
To remain competitive and take advantage of opportunities to grow, legal teams must adapt to these changes while maintaining their ethical obligations. This guide is a one-stop resource for attorneys in law firms and in-house counsel who are navigating this profound AI shift. It covers what AI is, how legal professionals are using it, and what legal teams should do next to ensure they’re benefiting from it as soon as possible.
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What is AI in the legal context?
Core use cases of AI in legal practice
Legal ethics and regulatory considerations
Perspectives from legal leaders
How can your legal team prepare?
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