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Law firms cut jobs as AI automates routine legal work
Law firms are laying off staff as AI automates routine legal tasks.
Several law firms are cutting staff as artificial intelligence increasingly automates routine legal tasks such as document review and basic research. Industry experts said AI adoption is reshaping legal workflows and cost structures. While efficiency gains are notable and concerns around workforce displacement persist. Firms are now prioritising reskilling and higher value advisory roles to adapt to AI enabled legal services models.