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ARTICLE · 21 JULY 2026

Will Gen Z Survive The AI Revolution?

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As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.

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Rafal Uzar (Penteris)
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The year is 2026 and the world is shifting beneath our feet. Many young lawyers are asking whether they will still have a career before the decade is out. We asked a group of Gen Z lawyers about their thoughts on the AI revolution, its impact on the legal profession, and then looked at the evidence.

AI cannot replace courts or public authorities

AI is now routine in legal drafting, but it remains no substitute for live procedural judgment or reading between the lines in ambiguous exchanges. In 2026, 92% of legal professionals surveyed by Wolters Kluwer said they use at least one AI tool in their daily workflow, yet 62% said AI saved only 6%–20% of their work week. A separate Law360 Pulse survey found that 47% of firm lawyers use AI at least three times per week.

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