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ARTICLE · 04 JUNE 2018

Technology At Law Firms: The Revolution Is Yet To Come

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There has been a lot of talk recently about the use of IT in delivering legal services. The topic has drawn attention mainly due to the growth of AI tools, fueling media speculations about...

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Tomasz Zalewski
Tomasz Zalewski

There has been a lot of talk recently about the use of IT in delivering legal services. The topic has drawn attention mainly due to the growth of AI tools, fueling media speculations about the possibility of eliminating lawyers and replacing them with robots. But the application of technology in legal services is much broader than just implementing solutions based on artificial intelligence.

What is LegalTech?

The notion of LegalTech came into existence along with the spread of information technologies—computers and software. LegalTech means any tools (mainly IT) used by lawyers. This covers such common tools as word processors and email, as well as specialized instruments, e.g. for firm management and knowledge management.

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