Sure, here’s a more accessible take on the topic:

For lawyers who’ve been used to their trusted methods for ages, AI might still feel a bit mysterious. But guess what? It’s shaking things up in law firms big and small! Yep, even small law practices can hop on this tech train.

From digging up legal info to sorting through contracts, tech companies are making software that’s like a sidekick for law firms of all sizes. This stuff isn’t just fancy, it’s actually a smart and cheaper way to do law. But to get why AI matters in law, let’s zoom out a bit.

AI is helping lawyers do their homework better, giving them cool extra insights, and even doing some of the grunt work (like writing stuff) all on its own. It’s changing how paralegals and legal researchers do their thing too. One big thinker, Richard Susskind, who’s all about AI and law, says this change is happening now. He’s warning all law folks, big and small, to get ready for this shift or risk being left in the dust.

Susskind’s got these three reasons why law is in for a wild ride. First up, lawyers are feeling the squeeze to give more bang for the buck as companies want more from their legal pals. Then there’s this push for more competition in the legal world, letting non-lawyers get in on the game. Lastly, there’s the internet and tech stirring things up big time.

He’s pretty sure that these changes won’t just tweak how lawyers work; they’ll totally shake it up. Things like sorting out online fights or super-smart search tools will make legal work look totally different.

But here’s the cool part: AI is actually doing legal stuff faster and more accurately than humans! Check this out: in a test, AI nailed a task in just 26 seconds that took lawyers an average of 92 minutes. That’s some serious speed! And it’s proof that AI can really jazz up how law gets done, which, let’s be real, could use a bit of a boost.

So, instead of seeing AI as a threat, why not see it as a buddy? It’s like having a super-smart assistant that can save tons of time on research, discovery, and sorting through contracts. Sounds pretty awesome, right?

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