Artificial intelligence may spell trouble for Gulf’s junior lawyers

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Hiring trends in Gulf law firms are shifting toward experienced, tech-savvy lawyers as routine junior work becomes increasingly automated through AI.
The advancement of AI is leading to pressure on the traditional billable-hours model, necessitating closer supervision of AI outputs and data protection.
Local and US law firms are innovating with legal technology, with companies like Beirut-based Haqq showcasing the impact of AI in producing client-ready legal work swiftly.
Routine tasks once handled by junior lawyers, like contract reviews and initial research, are now often automated by legal tech, prompting a shift in hiring toward more experienced professionals.
Legal professionals who combine judgment, commercial awareness, and ethical decision-making with the smart use of technology are prioritized for hiring, often more so than junior graduates.

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