How do you use AI as an attorney?
Let me start with a good lawyer joke: Why won’t sharks attack lawyers? Professional courtesy! So, to answer your question, I have to say that I might lean on AI for some basic consultations, but I’ll be honest: I don’t take its advice as gospel. It is one thing to learn about the details of a case using automation and high-speed AI capabilities, but facing the whole picture of litigation with only help from AI is a poor strategy.
So, partnering with a seasoned human lawyer often proves to be the smarter move in many situations (budget permitting, of course). Yet, for tasks like contract reviews, document automation, or sifting through legal precedents, AI can be incredibly useful. These days, it’s not uncommon to find lawyers integrating AI tools to bolster their services for clients.
AI in Legal Strategy
One effective way to utilize AI in legal practice is through its comprehensive knowledge of case law, enabling it to offer predictive analytics. By analyzing historical case outcomes, AI can forecast trends and probabilities, which is invaluable for strategizing in litigation, helping assess the potential success of a case with greater accuracy. Furthermore, AI shines in the realm of E-Discovery; it’s adept at processing and analyzing vast datasets to pinpoint relevant evidence, streamlining discovery and cutting associated costs. AI also excels in evaluating risks tied to specific legal maneuvers, offering data-backed insights that can refine strategic planning.
So while AI’s contributions to legal work are significant, especially in research and analysis, the nuanced judgment of a human lawyer remains irreplaceable for comprehensive legal guidance. I use AI to analyze a contract and let me tell you, she is good at knowing all the laws in the book; for example, she knows everything there is to know about the Oklahoma Laws where I live. I have checked her out.