AI now ‘firmly mainstream’ and used by 94% of lawyers – with 10% depending on it to do their job
Summary
New research cited by LexisNexis suggests AI use is now widespread across the legal profession, with most lawyers using it regularly and a minority relying on it heavily. The report also highlights persistent concerns around accuracy, fabricated outputs, confidentiality and over-reliance, alongside growing expectations that AI tools should be grounded in authoritative legal sources.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors increasingly interact with legal processes, reports and document workflows where AI-assisted tools may be used by counterparties, solicitors or clients. The article is relevant because it signals both the mainstreaming of AI in property-related legal work and the need to remain alert to accuracy and reliance risks.
Key points
- 94% of surveyed lawyers use AI for legal work, with 34% using it daily.
- Accuracy is the main concern, with 83% worried about inaccurate or fabricated information.
- Confidential data leakage and over-reliance on AI are also major concerns.
- Use of AI is highest for legal research, document summarisation, drafting and review.
- More organisations are embedding AI into strategy and operations, and many lawyers expect billing models to change.
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