Robots Entering The Legal Profession

Robots and advanced technologies are reshaping the legal profession, prompting a critical question: how much of legal work can be handed over to machines? This book dives into the impact of automation, AI, and machine learning in law, exploring what it truly means to practice law in this new era.

Examining the role of robots in the future of legal work and its broader societal implications.

“Robots Entering the Legal Profession” is among the pioneering works addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by robots in legal services. It begins by establishing key concepts to frame the discussion, then moves on to explore strategic, ethical, practical, and commercial considerations surrounding the integration of robots in legal settings.

The book offers a tentative answer to how much legal work can be delegated to robots and introduces a fresh perspective on designing the interaction between humans and machines. It also includes a detailed catalogue of important factors to consider when developing or implementing robotic technologies within the legal field.

This insightful read is not only aimed at lawyers and legal tech developers but also holds relevance for businesses like banks and insurance companies, public authorities, policymakers, and anyone interested in the fast-evolving landscape of legal technology.

About the author
Niels Chr. Ellegaard is a practicing lawyer and partner at the Danish law firm Plesner, specializing in technology law with an emphasis on IT. He graduated from the University of Copenhagen in 1996 and has also served as an external lecturer in legal philosophy at the same university earlier in his career.