Artificial intelligence in law firms. New data from the LegalTech 2025 Report

Interestingly, despite the growing interest, only 16% of respondents have received training in the use of AI, and 45% use free versions of the tools, which poses serious risks in terms of data confidentiality.

Our observations show that lawyers are becoming more and more comfortable using artificial intelligence – especially in tasks related to the creation and analysis of documents. The adaptation of these tools is particularly visible in legal departments of companies, where AI supports daily work at almost every stage – says Michał Gaszewski, CEO of LEOLEX AI.

AI in legal practice – from documents and translations to knowledge banks and process management

Artificial intelligence in the legal industry is no longer limited to automatic writing of letters. Increasingly, it supports processes of strategic importance – from creating contract templates and analyzing judgments, to building the so-called knowledge banks, i.e. digital archives of law firms. Such databases allow you to gather experience from previous cases and quickly use it in subsequent proceedings.

AI supports lawyers in building knowledge banks, i.e. in creating internal collections of documents and judgments, which can then be analyzed and used in subsequent cases. This allows you to maintain consistency in the style and quality of the law firm’s work – explains Michał Gaszewski.

In practice, translation functions also prove to be of great support – both between languages ​​and from the so-called legal language into a more understandable language of the client. Thanks to this, the lawyer can quickly analyze a letter in a foreign language or simplify the complicated content of a contract, which previously required many hours of work.

Information security in the world of AI – why is risk awareness crucial?

The issue of data security is one of the most important topics in the context of the use of AI by law firms. Legal documents contain sensitive information which, if not handled appropriately, can lead to serious breaches of confidentiality.

As the LegalTech 2025 Report indicates, over ¾ of respondents have not yet introduced any rules regarding the use of AI, and only 9% confirmed the existence of regulations specifying how to use such tools. Additionally, almost half of lawyers admit that they use free AI solutions at work, which do not guarantee data protection.

If the tool is free, it is most often our data that is the price for its use. Therefore, law firms should anonymize documents or use systems that guarantee full processing security – emphasizes Michał Gaszewski.

The expert points out that the use of open models involves the risk of losing control over the information provided. The lack of audits, processing logs and guarantees of data confidentiality are factors that should encourage the choice of closed solutions dedicated to the legal industry.

Untapped potential of AI in law – from research to client relations

Although AI tools are becoming more and more advanced, many law firms still do not use their full potential. One of the most underestimated applications is legal research – the ability to search for information not only by keywords, but also by context and description of the situation.

Today we can describe the situation, and AI will indicate appropriate regulations or rulings. It is a powerful tool that is still not fully appreciated – notes Gaszewski.

According to the report, only 28% of lawyers positively assess their knowledge of the use of artificial intelligence at work, and only 9% of law firms and legal departments have introduced internal rules for the use of AI. Moreover, as many as 3 out of 4 respondents admitted that they did not have any regulations or procedures in this area, which in practice means no control over how tools are used when working with customer data.

The expert adds that the next step in the development of AI will be the construction of safe portals for communication with the client – places where the client can track the progress of the case in real time and exchange documents without the use of e-mails.

Will artificial intelligence replace a lawyer? Only in science fiction movies

Although the question of replacing a lawyer with AI arises regularly, experts agree – artificial intelligence does not have the ability to interpret, empathy or responsibility, which are crucial in the legal profession.

There is no way AI will replace a lawyer. It is a tool that can analyze data, but does not represent the client in court and does not make decisions. Just as a calculator will not replace an accountant, AI will not replace a human – emphasizes Michał Gaszewski.

In turn, data from the report confirm that lawyers expect technology to provide support in simple and repetitive activities, rather than full process automation.

How to implement AI in law firms?

Education, process analysis and responsible approach

According to Michał Gaszewski, effective implementation of AI in a law firm should start with the analysis of processes and mapping of tasks that can be automated. Only then is it worth choosing the right tool and developing an internal security policy and rules for using new technologies.

First, you need to map the processes in the law firm – see which tasks can be automated, and only then select the appropriate tool. It is also important to develop security rules and a policy for the use of AI – explains Gaszewski.

The expert points out that the best results are brought by use case workshops, i.e. training based on specific examples from the daily work of the law firm. Thanks to them, users learn real applications that they can immediately implement in practice.

AI as a lawyer’s ally – the future that is happening today

Artificial intelligence will not replace a lawyer’s experience, knowledge or intuition, but it can make his or her work more effective, safe and satisfying. Properly implemented, it allows you to automate tedious processes, maintain documentation consistency and make better use of working time.

AI is not a competitor, but an ally. Thanks to it, law firms can work faster, safer and more consistently, without losing control over the process – sums up Michał Gaszewski, CEO of LEOLEX AI.