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Legal Departments Are Bringing Work In-House: 2026 GC Survey Report

Written by Axiom Law | 10 Feb, 2026 4:00:00 PM

New research reveals 80%+ of legal departments plan to bring significant law firm work in-house or to ALSPs within 24 months.

After decades of rising law firm rates and increasing reliance on external counsel, the tide is turning. AI advancements and mounting pressure to improve efficiency are driving a once-in-a-generation shift: in-house legal teams are taking back control, bringing strategic work in-house and partnering with alternative legal services providers to capture more value.