As the use of AI becomes more common in legal practice, one thing remains essential: lawyers must develop the skills to think critically, analyze complex issues and build sound legal arguments. Mindy La Rouche makes that point in a Law.com article examining how associates are using AI.
While Mindy recognizes the technology’s value, she cautions against allowing it to become a shortcut for junior lawyers. Learning to research, work through facts and develop arguments independently is an important part of becoming an effective attorney, and those skills take experience to build. Mindy also discusses the value of open communication between associates and firm leadership as firms consider how best to use AI.