Artificial intelligence is developing at lightning speed, and the legal world is feeling the impact as well. In early May, Garfield Law opened its doors: the first 'law firm without lawyers', entirely based on AI systems and (almost) without human intervention. But what does this mean for the future of the legal profession?
This article from Mr.Online focuses that question on the Dutch legal field. Colleague Jan Broekhuizen shares his perspective on AI-driven initiatives like Garfield Law. He acknowledges that there is certainly room for this type of legal servic, as long as AI continues to play a supportive role. Not all legal tasks need to be performed by lawyers, he argues, but lawyers should not become mere conduits for AI-generated documents.
Want to know more? Read the full article here (in Dutch).