Humans in control with AI-assisted legal research
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AI-assisted legal research enhances, not replaces, legal professionals’ expertise. Contrary to common fears, these tools don’t sideline human judgment. Instead, they streamline routine tasks, freeing attorneys to focus on higher-value strategy and analysis.
AI trends
The latest data shows legal professionals are embracing AI, with a majority seeing clear benefits in their daily work.
- Significant efficiency gains: It’s estimated that AI-assisted legal research can reduce total time researching an average litigation matter from 17–28 hours to just 3–5.5 hours.
- Human expertise remains central: AI legal assistants handle initial synthesis and summarization, but final analysis and application still require an expert.
- Growing optimism about AI: 55% of legal professionals feel excited or hopeful about AI, and 89% see practical use cases in their own work, while hesitancy is on the decline.
Explore time savings — Humans in control with AI-assisted legal research infographic
Explore time savings — Humans in control with AI-assisted legal research infographic
Enhancing your workflow
AI is transforming the legal profession by supporting, not supplanting, seasoned professionals. By using AI tools, legal teams can free more time for high-value work, ensuring that human insight and control remain at the forefront. Review our infographic for additional insights and to learn more about how AI can save time at each step of your workflow.
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