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Mid-sized law firms are emerging as leaders in AI adoption, using technology to stay competitive and meet evolving client expectations. This shift is accompanied by a growing preference for alternative billing models—like flat fees—as firms respond to client demands for transparency and predictability in their legal costs. At the same time, they continue to rely on varied hourly billing structures that reflect specialization within their workforce.

This report examines key trends shaping mid-sized law firms, delivering the data and insights needed for mid-sized law firms to navigate these industry shifts and position themselves for long-term success.

Mid-sized law firms are emerging as leaders in AI adoption, using technology to stay competitive and meet evolving client expectations. This shift is accompanied by a growing preference for alternative billing models—like flat fees—as firms respond to client demands for transparency and predictability in their legal costs. At the same time, they continue to rely on varied hourly billing structures that reflect specialization within their workforce.

This report examines key trends shaping mid-sized law firms, delivering the data and insights needed for mid-sized law firms to navigate these industry shifts and position themselves for long-term success.

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“Mid-sized firms are seizing the opportunity to revolutionize their operations—and the legal landscape is taking notice.”

– Legal Trends Report

Hourly billing strategies

Mid-sized firms leverage more billing rates, and charge higher rates, than smaller firms

Is your mid-sized firm one of the 99% that set multiple billing rates for their lawyers? See how mid-sized firms are leveraging multiple billing rates, offering greater flexibility and revenue generation.

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The rise of AI

Most mid-sized firms are using AI in some capacity, while over half have adopted AI widely or universally

Nearly all mid-sized law firms are now using AI in some capacity in their practice, while over half have adopted it widely or universally. Explore the rapid adoption of AI across mid-sized law firms and discover why over 90% are now using AI tools to boost efficiency, quality, and client engagement.

Embracing predictable pricing

Mid-sized firms are embracing flat fees as clients demand predictable pricing

64% of mid-sized firms offer flat fee billing models—is yours one of them? Learn how mid-sized law firms are shifting to flat fee models to meet client demand for transparent, predictable pricing while positioning themselves as leaders in modern legal service delivery.

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Leveraging technology for growth

Clio features help mid-sized firms improve their revenue, conversion rates, and time to hire

Improving your mid-sized firm’s revenue by 20% could be as easy as implementing a new tool in your client intake workflow. Discover how mid-sized firms are using Clio features—like e-signatures and online intake tools—to boost revenue, enhance client conversion rates, and accelerate hiring processes.

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The Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report features research conducted for the annual Legal Trends Report, which 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 survey research, the report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.