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With the advancement of technologies like generative AI, the legal profession has been put in the spotlight, illuminating some of the most critical inefficiencies—and opportunities—that will determine the future of legal practice for decades to come.

At this critical tipping point, lawyers should take a close look at their practices to understand what’s working, what’s not, and where to prioritise future growth.

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“We see a disconnect between where law firms are focusing their energy and where they could have the greatest impact.”

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“To understand this opportunity, we’ve analysed how AI is fast becoming integral to the legal industry.”

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  • The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Industry

    • How is hourly work at risk?
    • How has AI adoption increased—and where is it being used?
    • Do clients care if lawyers use AI?

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  • Advantages to Fixed Fee Billing in Law

    • When does it make sense to bill a fixed fee?
    • How important is fixed fee billing to clients?
    • How does fixed fee billing improve administrative efficiencies?

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  • Law Firms Are Failing at Marketing and Client Engagement

    • How hard is it to get hold of a lawyer?
    • How are law firms losing out on referrals?
    • How does technology improve client communication and drive revenue?

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  • What Law Firm Expenses Lead to Growth?

    • How much has spending on technology grown?
    • Which investments offer the greatest benefits for law firms?
    • Where are firms investing the most?

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Legal Trends Report published by Clio

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 survey research, the report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.