Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to transform the legal industry, but concerns have been raised about the accuracy of the tech and its potential to introduce bias and misinformation. According to a survey by LexisNexis, only 10% of lawyers believe that generative AI tools will have a “transformative impact” on law practice, and 60% have “no plans to use the technology at this time.” Despite being aware of the technology, 14% of lawyers surveyed had never heard of generative AI tools, and 64% of lawyers had neither played around with the tech nor used it for work. Access-to-justice advocates are excited about the potential of generative AI technology to open up legal services to more Americans. The survey found that 48% of consumers used generative AI tools for legal advice and assistance, and most turned to technology for general legal advice, help to create a will, and information about the legal requirements to set up a business. As lawyers become more familiar with the technology and its capabilities, more will likely begin incorporating it into their legal practice, and generative AI tools could help improve access to legal services for those who cannot afford traditional legal services, helping to address long standing issues with access to justice in the United States.
Shock Survey Reveals Legal Industry’s Attitude Towards AI in Law Practice
A recent survey conducted by LexisNexis has revealed that only 10% of lawyers believe that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools will have a “transformative impact” on law practice. The study also found that 60% of lawyers have no plans to use the technology in the foreseeable future. The survey included 1,176 U.S. lawyers, 1,239 law students, and 1,765 consumers.
Although the legal industry is more aware of generative AI than the general population, with 88% of lawyers and law students being aware of the technology, compared to 57% of consumers, 14% of lawyers surveyed had never heard of generative AI tools. Furthermore, 64% of lawyers had not experimented with the tech nor used it for work. The survey only asked respondents aware of generative AI all the questions in the survey.
Of the lawyers surveyed, 11% think that the tech will have a “low impact,” 50% believe that it will have “some impact,” 29% a “significant impact,” and 10% a “transformative impact.” The survey also revealed that about half of the lawyers aware of generative AI had already used it for their work or planned to.
The survey found that lawyers would like to use the tool for research (59%), drafting documents (53%), streamlining work (46%), and document analysis (40%). In addition, a sizable majority of lawyers, or 84%, think that the new tech will increase efficiency, and 61% of lawyers and 44% of law students believe it will change how law is taught in law schools.
Steve Carroll, vice president of customer insights at LexisNexis, believes that the survey results do not reflect resistance to generative AI. Instead, he suggests that the legal profession is proceeding with caution when it comes to using the new tech for legal work. “These are sophisticated technology users,” Carroll says of the respondents. “We’ve seen the advantages. We’ve seen the efficiencies. We’ve also seen examples of problems. Before implementing this in our practice, we must fully understand what we’re dealing with.”
The survey also revealed that access-to-justice advocates are excited about the potential of the tech to open up legal services to more Americans. 48% of consumers used the tool for legal advice and assistance, with 60% turning to the technology for general legal advice, 43% using it for help in creating a will, 41% prompting it about the legal requirements to set up businesses, 39% for rental agreements, and 30% for filing a small claims lawsuit. Meanwhile, 20% had used it as they prepared to sue someone, 19% for divorce matters, and 10% for filing for adoption.
In conclusion, the survey shows that while lawyers are aware of generative AI, they are proceeding with caution when it comes to its use in legal work. While many believe that the technology will increase efficiency, a significant number have not experimented with it and have no plans to do so. However, advocates for access to justice are excited about the potential of the technology to make legal services more accessible to Americans.
Concerns and Potential Benefits of Generative AI Technology in Legal Industry
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, have the potential to impact the legal industry in significant ways, but there are concerns about its impact. These concerns include fears that generative AI could be a job killer or introduce bias and misinformation into its results. Accuracy is also an issue with generative AI as it can produce convincing but untruthful answers. According to a recent survey by LexisNexis, 15% of lawyers welcomed the advancement, 62% saw both potential and drawbacks, 11% were concerned, and 12% were unsure.
Despite these concerns, the survey found that 61% of lawyers and 44% of law students agreed that generative AI would change how the law is taught in law schools. This shift could mean that future law graduates are better equipped to use technology in their legal practice. It could also change how legal research and writing courses are taught as these courses may emphasize using generative AI tools in legal research and writing.
The survey found that lawyers are aware of the potential benefits of generative AI technology, but they are still cautious about fully embracing it. While some lawyers have already begun using generative AI tools for their work, most have no plans to do so now. This caution is likely due to concerns about the technology’s accuracy and the potential for bias and misinformation to be injected into its results.
Despite these concerns, there is an appetite for using generative AI for legal advice. Access-to-justice advocates are excited about the potential of the technology to open up legal services to more Americans, particularly those who cannot afford traditional legal services. The survey found that 48% of consumers used generative AI tools for legal advice and assistance. Most turned to technology for general legal advice, help to create a will, and information about the legal requirements to set up a business.
In conclusion, the survey shows that while lawyers are aware of the potential benefits of generative AI technology, they are still cautious about fully embracing it. Concerns about the technology’s accuracy and the potential for bias and misinformation to be injected into its results are likely to limit its adoption. Despite these concerns, there is an appetite for using generative AI for legal advice. As lawyers become more familiar with the technology and its capabilities, more will likely begin incorporating it into their legal practice. Additionally, generative AI tools could help improve access to legal services for those who cannot afford traditional legal services, helping to address long standing issues with access to justice in the United States.
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