A benchmarking study indicates a significant rise in AI adoption among corporate legal departments, with 38% of teams utilizing AI tools and 50% considering implementation. The AI in Legal Departments: 2025 Benchmarking Report surveyed 256 in-house legal professionals, revealing contract-related tasks as the primary application. Key tools include ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, with widespread satisfaction among users. Despite positive trends, challenges such as trust, data privacy, and measurement remain significant barriers as the industry evolves towards broader AI applications.
"The results show a clear trend: legal departments are starting with foundational AI applications like contract drafting and legal research, but are preparing to expand their AI usage into broader operational areas."
However, significant barriers around trust, data privacy, and measurement persist as the legal profession navigates this technological shift.
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