Self-study
For those of us just starting to look into joining the legal profession, this is a real fear and concern. Would like to hear the opinion of tutors, practicing attorneys, etc that are seeing how things are changing in today's age.
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As a software engineer, I'm not particularly worried. I would say if this concerns you, just try to be the best you possibly can be. Ultimately, we cannot change it either way—at least, not until we reach the point where we can. ;)
@Relay It surprises me that you would be less worried as a software engineer, as you are more likely to have first hand experience of the productivity increase of AI tools in the workplace, enabling fewer people to do the same amount of, if not more, work. That is my primary concern is a a pressure from one side with increasing admission applications to law schools and pressure from a lower hiring demands in the workforce in the coming years due to the ability for the existing workforce to do more simply by using AI instead of hiring as much help as they would otherwise. You are a software engineer currently? Are you looking to go to law school? If so, what made you want to change careers? If not, are you in law school or practicing yet? If that’s the case, have you seen law students or lawyers using AI tools yet?
@danjpeach96 I'm considering law because I want to have a positive impact on the world. Yes, AI will improve productivity to some degree, which might increase supply. But things are always changing, regardless. My solution is to be at the top of the list.
Yes, I'm currently in SWE. In regards to AI tooling... sure, but the models spit out nonsense a lot and need to be checked over a bunch of times. I don't see this changing as long as we're working with the same base technology.
How is any of the worry you're feeling actionable? What is your alternative career path that isn't at all exposed to automation? If you can't change it and will go this route anyway, then why be concerned about it?