Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows
Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers. (Image from Shutterstock)
Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers.
According to Bloomberg Law’s 2026 Path to Practice Survey: Bridging the Gap, 76% of attorneys expect law school graduates to be able to cite check AI-generated materials, 63% expect an understanding of AI-related legal ethics, and 14% expect skills related to prompt engineering.
But 11% of faculty said their law school requires professors to take AI training, according to the report, and two-thirds said their institution offers optional training or workshops on integrating new technologies into their courses. Another 20% said this training isn’t offered.
Only 20% of 3Ls said they have some proficiency using generative AI as legal tech, according to the study.
Bloomberg Law had coverage.
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