AI and the future of legal practice

In 2025, the legal industry has seen a surge in AI tools, with rapidly advancing technology reshaping how law firms and legal departments function – enhancing efficiency, precision, and innovation.

What was once considered optional is now integral, as AI becomes seamlessly embedded in everyday legal workflows, including document management, research, drafting, billing, and client service.

AI-powered legal intelligence platforms are enabling lawyers to provide faster, more in-depth, and strategic advice, while practice management software now blends automation with data-driven insights – fundamentally transforming how legal work is carried out. However, alongside these significant opportunities, the rise of AI also brings serious responsibilities. As concerns around bias, accountability, and the protection of human legal judgement grow, adopting AI in an ethical and transparent manner is more important than ever.

Lawyers Weekly’s AI and the future of legal practice explores the shift towards legal-specific AI tools and solutions and showcases how this new technology is both redefining the practice of law and equipping legal professionals for the future.

This guide leverages the knowledge and expertise of leaders in the legal AI space to provide key insights across eight key areas:

• Chronology
• Collaborative AI
• Document automation management
• Legal intelligence
• Legal research and drafting
• Litigation
• Practice management software
• Responsible and ethical AI

On behalf of Lawyers Weekly and our partners, we hope this guide is a useful and educational tool in helping you implement emerging technologies into your practice and future-proof your business in the era of AI.