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The legal profession is at an inflection point, driven by rapid advancements in AI. While these tools offer powerful new efficiencies, they’re also forcing a reevaluation of legal ethics and firm profitability, creating a gap between firms that choose to adapt and those that risk being left behind.

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The Legal Trends Report cuts through the noise, replacing speculation with objective research

  • A first-of-its kind neurological study on how legal professionals can reduce cognitive load

  • In-depth cohort analysis of thousands of firms, revealing why some firms succeed while others don’t

  • Real-world examples of how firms, and consumers, are using AI to address their legal problems

  • Data to benchmark your firm against top financial and productivity performers

  • 2025 LTR Methodology

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    The Legal Trends Report provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the US, supported by extensive surveys and interviews, the report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key trends critical to success.

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  • Lead by an expert team of data analysts, researchers, and industry professionals


    Featuring multi-modal research methodologies that support robust analyses and findings


    Including insights from the largest industry data sets—based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals

Inside, you’ll find out how firms today are:

  • Growing revenue 4x faster than their headcount

  • Meeting the 50%+ of clients who now turn to AI first

  • Reducing mental strain by up to 25% with technology

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Legal Trends Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Legal Trends For Solo and Small Law Firms: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021

Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms: 2025, 2024, 2023