Nearly seven in ten legal professionals now use artificial intelligence tools at work, according to the 2026 Legal Industry Report by 8am. Drawing on 1,300 respondents, the study found 69% use general AI tools and 61% report weekly time savings, yet fewer than half receive formal training on responsible deployment.
Researchers warn governance and risk oversight trail adoption. Access to justice remains strained by high costs and court inefficiencies. Respondents also cited polarization and misinformation as threats to institutional stability. Formerly AffiniPay, 8am develops LawPay, MyCase, and DocketWise.
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