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2025 Legal AI Report

The AI Legal Divide: How Global In-House Teams Are Racing to Avoid Being Left Behind

Corporate legal departments face unprecedented pressure to harness AI's potential, with three-quarters increasing AI budgets by 26% to 33% and two-thirds accelerating adoption timelines, yet only one in five has achieved "AI maturity"—creating a widening chasm between teams racing to master AI capabilities and those trapped in analysis paralysis while their competitors pull ahead.

This report reveals findings from our comprehensive global survey of over 600 General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officers across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC regions.

July 7, 2025

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76%
of corporate teams are significantly increasing AI budgets to capitalize on productivity gains
89%
of in-house legal teams increased AI usage this year, but most rely on free chatbots not designed for legal work
69%
of legal leaders say AI poses at least "moderate risk," yet less than half have basic safeguards in place
79%
of law firms actively use AI but aren't passing cost savings to clients—some are even charging more

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