US EditionAI transformation in the legal sector begins in law schools
- The legal profession includes about 20 million jobs worldwide, comprising 12 million lawyers, 4 million paralegals, and 4 million administrative workers, according to the report.
- Among 333 law firms surveyed, 210 reported using artificial intelligence in their operations, with larger firms leading this trend.
- Law schools are urged to innovate and revise curricula to include AI ethics and enhance legal training, but many have been slow to adapt.
- AI is expected to change legal work, increasing the demand for lawyers who can navigate new transactions and regulations, while balancing AI with human expertise.
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Where Inefficiency (Still) Plagues Today’s Legal Departments - Above the Law
Legal departments have been on a quest for lower costs and higher efficiency for quite some time. But have these long-standing efforts succeeded in cutting waste? And just how much inefficiency may still be left to eliminate? In the fourth quarter of 2024, DiliTrust partnered with Above the Law to survey over 120 law department employees about how they are spending their time. Here, we’re pleased to share the results of this study. Download this…
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Phys.orgAI transformation in the legal sector begins in law schools
Nuttapong punna/ShutterstockThe legal profession accounts for approximately 20 million jobs worldwide, including 12 million lawyers, around 4 million paralegals, and 4 million operational and administrative workers. Additionally, it involves another 14 million jobs within its broader ecosystem, encompassing notaries, translators, and other related professionals. Law, like many other professions, is undergoing a major transformation with the adop…
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