Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law
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Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law
"The risk of 'cognitive offloading' raises questions about how it may alter plans for AI adoption among legal professionals."
"The appeal of working from the office has changed, prompting law firms to consider how this affects employee preferences."
"There is a growing concern about whether law schools and firms are adequately preparing young lawyers with the necessary skills for success."
Law firms are addressing uncertainty caused by AI and other factors by soliciting feedback from readers regarding their career goals. Key questions include the impact of cognitive offloading on AI adoption, preferences for working from the office, and the adequacy of skill development by law schools and firms for young lawyers. A brief and anonymous survey is available to benchmark the industry for 2026, with results to be shared later this year and a chance to win a $250 gift card for respondents.
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