AI has come a long way since the days of the Terminator. Now, AI can now do everything from banking transactions to interact with consumers online. Artificial intelligence is so advanced that it’s now being used in law offices. From documentation review to finding pertinent information, AI is more than just a convenience. It’s now becoming a way of life.

Documentation Review

Document review and being a lawyer go hand in hand. However, so does the man hours needed to compile a case. Once a document type is deemed important, AI can scan documents in a fraction of the time it takes a human set of eyes does, and it also can catch more errors than a human.

The importance of being able to find legal information and resources without can’t be stressed enough. Especially in high-profile legal cases, time is of the essence. AI can lighten the load and keep lawyers focused on the case, not the documentation.

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In addition to performing tasks faster than most humans can, AI can also perform legal research. Artificial intelligence systems can take the guesswork out of the process and all the necessary information needed to proceed to litigation. This not saves time, but also the money that’s usually given to a paralegal or law intern to do the work.

Predict the Future

With the ability to store pertinent legal information, implementing AI into a law office can also help determine the outcome of a case. Since history tends to repeat itself, having easy access to similar cases gives lawyers the insight they need to know if they should proceed with litigation or try to settle out of court.

Artificial intelligence will only become more powerful as time goes on. As such, it’s expected that AI will eventually be able to perform the even more duties that were only once considered possible by people. Particularly in the legal realm, there’s never been a better time than now to start using AI.

But if the idea of going completely AI seems a bit overwhelming, it’s possible to start small. Integrate artificial intelligence slowly over time and see how it works out. Then, once satisfied with the results, scaling up won’t seem so daunting.