National Law Review
6/30/2026

The original title is a question: "Do You Want Your Lawyer Using AI"
Original: Do You Want Your Lawyer Using AI
Short summary
69% of lawyers now use AI for efficiency gains in research, due diligence, and drafting. However, AI is predictive word-association prone to hallucination—attorney judgment remains irreplaceable. The ABA has issued guidance on responsible use; the key is lawyers must verify outputs and maintain oversight.
- •69% of lawyers already adopt AI tools; adoption will continue rising
- •AI excels at efficiency tasks (research, drafting, due diligence) but cannot replace attorney judgment or exercise oversight
- •ABA guidance and hallucination risks require lawyers to verify outputs and cite-check work before submission
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