When Artificial Lawyer invited Helena Hallgarn to share her predictions for legal tech and innovation for 2025 she summarized it with three key predictions that will shape the further transformation in the legal industry:
1. Legal Tech as a Core Component of Business Development
The growing interest in AI within the legal sector will act as a gateway to a broader adoption of legal tech solutions. As generative AI and other technologies demonstrate their ability to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making, legal tech will become a more natural and integral part of business development strategies across the industry.
2. Increased Access to Affordable and Accessible Legal Services
AI’s transformative power will extend beyond efficiency to fundamentally improve access to legal services. As highlighted in global initiatives such as RocketLawyer and local efforts like Lawrence in Sweden, AI-driven tools will make legal assistance more affordable and widely available. This trend is grounded in the idea that “everything in the legal begins with a conversation,” with AI facilitating better client interactions and service delivery.
3. Integrated Legal Ecosystems and Knowledge Sharing
The concept of an integrated legal ecosystem will gain traction as silos between in-house teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders break down. Initiatives like Sweden’s Legal Transformation Network will lead the way in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the sector. These ecosystems will promote partnerships between law firms and in-house teams, positioning firms as strategic business partners and also accelerate innovation by pooling expertise and insights across organizations.
Such integration will not only enhance efficiency but also enable a more holistic approach to tackling complex legal challenges, ultimately redefining the role of legal professionals.
Conclusion
Considering the greater focus on tech and knowledge sharing, we will at the same time, realise that the human element will remain central. This will ensure that the legal profession continues to deliver value through empathy, creativity, and a forward-thinking mindset.