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New survey shows 95% of legal professionals expect generative AI to be core to legal workflows within five years. Here's what that means for law firms.
A new Thomson Reuters survey confirms what many in the legal industry already sense: generative AI is quickly becoming a core part of how law firms and legal departments operate. Those not adapting risk falling behind as the pace of adoption accelerates across the sector.
According to Reuters' comprehensive “Generative AI in Professional Services Report,” in just twelve months, the number of legal organizations actively using generative AI tools jumped from 14% in 2024 to 26% in 2025. This nearly doubled rate of adoption highlights a growing reliance on AI tools for daily legal work.
While only 15% of legal professionals say AI is currently central to their workflow, 78% believe it will become central within the next five years. That figure rises to 95% when looking at broader legal industry expectations, according to the State of Law Report, showing near-universal agreement on the direction the field is heading.
Legal professionals responding to the survey indicated their top three applications of AI in their work are:
These tasks have traditionally required substantial time and labor. By automating or assisting in these areas, generative AI is helping firms move faster, reduce overhead, and increase accuracy.
The findings echo those in the ABA Legal Technology Survey Report, which found that efficiency gains are the leading driver behind AI adoption in law firms.
Still, not all AI tools are created equal. Some pose serious risks when used improperly—especially in tasks like document review. See our guide on the AI tools lawyers should never use for case document review to learn what to avoid.
The report notes that if 95% of legal professionals expect AI to be central within five years, the legal workforce entering the field today will be on the frontlines of that shift. Law firms need to begin training staff now, updating workflows, and implementing policies to ensure responsible use of AI.
Encouragingly, jurisdictions like Florida are already paving the way. The Florida Bar has formally approved the use of generative AI by lawyers, provided ethical safeguards are in place.
Adopting generative AI is no longer about being innovative—it’s about staying competitive. Legal teams that embrace these tools are seeing immediate returns in speed, cost savings, and client satisfaction. As adoption grows, AI will become a standard part of legal delivery, not a differentiator.
At ProPlaintiff.ai, we help firms move toward this AI-enabled future without compromising data integrity or client trust. Our platform is built with HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance at its core, ensuring that sensitive case data is secure throughout the entire workflow.
From intake and demand letter automation to document summarization and case organization, ProPlaintiff enables plaintiff-side firms to modernize operations, save time, and increase profitability—safely and ethically.
Ready to explore how ProPlaintiff can support your firm’s AI adoption? Contact us today.
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