There’s nothing like a global pandemic to provide a shift in perspective! For many years the legal sector has lagged behind other professions in regards to adopting technology.
However, in a post pandemic world many of those in the legal profession have realised just how important technology can be. From the astronomical rise of Zoom to the necessary emersion of virtual legal services such as document attestation, we now see the legal profession gaining a foothold in the technological world. This poses an important question – where to next?
Here are three key technological realms the legal profession is predicted to move into:
1. Artificial Intelligence – From AI Chatbots to filter legal assistance requests to using AI to comb through or create contracts, this newly emerging industry presents many potential uses for the legal sector.
2. Virtual Practices – The pandemic has highlighted to many that a physical office is becoming less and less of a necessity. Want to save yourself some expensive city centre rent? Many practices are now opting to move completely virtual with all staff working from home!
3. Legal Research – Online databases, Organisation software and search term technology have all revolutionised legal research. This are is predicted to grow significantly as more efficient software emerges following significant investment in the area.