What About the Legal Profession?
areas are benefiting too: EvenUp for injury law, Garden for patents and IP, Manifest for immigration and employment law, and Eve for plaintiff casework from client intake to resolution. These innovations are redefining how legal work is done. Of course, using AI in law comes with challenges. What happens if an AI’s decision is biased? Who’s accountable if something goes wrong? These are questions we’ll continue to address. The EU AI act is the first step in ensuring AI is used fairly and transparently.
If there’s one field that’s ripe for disruption, it’s law. Historically resistant to change, the legal industry is now fully embracing AI to manage massive amounts of unstructured data. 2025 is the year agentic AI will make legal support affordable and accessible for people and businesses. Enterprise AI spending in law is expected to hit $350 million this year. Going through mountains of legal paperwork is tedious, but not for AI. By mid-2025, AI agents will handle up to 80% of routine document reviews, according to Gartner. They’ll analyse legal texts, review large numbers of documents for privilege, check citations for accuracy, and compare contracts to one another, giving lawyers more time to focus on strategy and building rapport with clients. Drafting and reviewing contracts can be a headache, but AI is making it easier. Tools like ContractPodAI already automate much of the process. Soon, AI agents will not only draft contracts but also negotiate terms and predict outcomes, saving time and reducing costs. AI can analyse past cases to predict outcomes, helping lawyers build stronger strategies. Tools like Lex Machina already do this, and by late 2025, they’ll be indispensable. This could lead to faster settlements and better risk assessments. AI is breaking down barriers to legal services. Platforms like DoNotPay already help people contest parking tickets or handle small claims, and GitLaw helps businesses for free with an open repository for legal contracts, powered by AI. Legal tech is also getting specialised. Everlaw focuses on litigation with tools for legal holds, e-discovery, and trial preparation. Meanwhile, Harvey and Spellbook are transforming transactional law with AI-driven solutions for contract review, legal research, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Specific practice
Are You Ready for the Future?
Will agentic AI take over jobs in the legal profession? Some junior associates, yes, but the best prediction is that it will happen slowly because AI agents don’t function the same way that human beings do. These agents specialise in one specific task and follow discrete steps which cannot replicate a lawyer's workflow that varies on a case-by-case basis, for now at least. The World Economic Forum estimates that by the end of 2025, AI and automation will create 97 million jobs - more than the 85 million they’ll replace. The catch? You’ll need skills that humans value - emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and adaptability to thrive in this new landscape. Agentic AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a revolution. It will be everywhere, transforming industries and redefining roles. The legal field shows us what’s possible: smarter, faster, and more accessible services. To make the most of it, we’ll need to adapt. That means learning new skills, rethinking how we work, and embracing change. It’s not just about surviving - it’s about thriving in a world where humans and AI work side by side.
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