The 2025 State of Law Report reveals a notable increase in generative AI adoption within small law firms, jumping from 27% to 53% in one year. Legal professionals are increasingly embracing AI to enhance their services and maintain competitive edge, as noted by Smokeball CEO Hunter Steele. While ethical concerns about AI persist among 53% of respondents, work-life balance remains a priority for lawyers, indicating a growing acceptance of AI's role in improving efficiency within the profession.
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence in small law firms has almost doubled over the past year, with 53% of small firms and solo practitioners now integrating gen AI into their workflows, up from 27% in 2023.
AI is no longer a buzzword in legal circles, but a competitive necessity. What's encouraging is seeing small firms and solo practitioners leading this technological step forward.
Familiarity with AI has grown to 80% among legal professionals, up from 74% in 2023, with 69% of respondents expressing willingness to invest time in learning AI tools.
Work-life balance remains a top priority among lawyers, as 50% of surveyed individuals would use extra time for family and leisure activities.
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