The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Implications
Volume 2 Issue 2 ( April - June ) 2024 OPEN ACCESS
Artificial Intelligence, Legal Profession, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology, Automation, Legal Research, AI in Law, Accountability.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the legal profession is rapidly gaining momentum, bringing about transformative changes in the practice of law. AI tools have the potential to revolutionize legal research, contract analysis, litigation prediction, and client services, offering increased efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced access to legal services. However, the adoption of AI in law also presents significant challenges, particularly in terms of data privacy, accountability, and the ethical implications of automating legal decision-making processes. This study critically explores the opportunities and challenges AI presents to the legal profession, focusing on its implications for legal practice, legal ethics, and the future of law. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative interviews with legal professionals and a review of case studies and AI applications, the research evaluates the impact of AI on the legal industry and proposes guidelines for its ethical and effective integration