Navigating the legal landscape: large language models and the hesitancy of legal professionals

Abstract

ABSTRACT Large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools with the potential to revolutionize the legal profession. However, despite the hype surrounding these advancements, the adoption of LLMs by legal professionals has been notably slow. This article explores the multifaceted reasons behind this hesitation, ranging from ethical considerations and instances of fake citations to the conservative nature of the legal profession and the perceived threat to the traditional billing model. The article also discusses the need to properly contextualize the place of LLMS in legal practice.