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Two Big Law firms unveil AI-specific training for first-year associates
As more legal professionals utilize artificial intelligence tools in their practices, two Big Law firms are taking the lead in providing formal AI training to their new associates.
As attorney Stephen Embry discusses in a Nov. 17 post on Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com/2025/11/the-grace-to-dabble-two-biglaw-firms-look-to ... (full story)
Ohio lawmaker unveils a bill to AI systems from becoming spouses
In the 2013 science fiction movie “Her,” a lonely writer develops a relationship with an advanced operating system named Samantha.
While it may have seemed a bit far-fetched at the time, in today’s world where an AI generated “actress” named Tilly Norwood has over 60,000 followers on Instagram, the ... (full story)
Survey shows more law departments are utilizing generative AI
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools continue to advance, more corporate legal departments are embracing the technology.
In an Oct. 14 post (https://www.everlaw.co.uk/blog/ai-and-law/in-house-teams-turn-to-genai-for-efficiency-raising-new-expectations-for-law/#signaling-a-readiness-to-disrupt-the-billable-hour) Ev ... (full story)
Survey shows AI use is growing among individual legal practitioners
Interest in learning about and using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is growing among individuals in the legal profession.
As Nicole Black explains in her Aug. 28 post on MyCase.com (https://www.mycase.com/blog/ai/ai-adoption-in-law-firms/), the 2025 AffiniPay Legal Industry Report shows 31% of individual practiti ... (full story)
New survey finds many pre-law students fear AI will replace them
Artificial intelligence can streamline routine tasks, boost productivity and even reduce costs, but as more legal professionals incorporate AI into their practices, a new survey finds one in five pre-law students is worried it could replace their jobs.
Conducted in July 2025 by the law school admissions consulting firm Juris Edu ... (full story)