Majority of General Counsel Using or Testing AI Tools, Survey Shows
More than half of general counsel worldwide are either using or testing artificial intelligence for their legal operations, according to a new global survey. About 35% said they currently deploy AI to automate key legal processes.
The findings underscore how AI has moved from experimental territory into standard practice for in-house legal departments. General counsel are applying the technology to routine tasks that traditionally consumed significant staff time and resources.
The survey captured responses from legal leaders across multiple regions and company sizes. It measured both current adoption and active testing phases, suggesting momentum continues to build across the sector.
For legal professionals, this shift means understanding which AI tools work for specific tasks-contract review, document automation, legal research, and due diligence are common starting points. Teams that grasp these applications early gain competitive advantage in managing workload and costs.
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