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AI and the law: the time to wait and see is over

Sharing his article for The Law Society Gazette, Akber Datoo argues that AI is already embedded in legal professionals’ research, drafting and knowledge management. He emphasises that success depends on skill, judgement and context, and that AI should be treated like any other professional tool, used deliberately and responsibly.

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Akber Datoo

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·16 Jan 2026

Executive Summary

Sharing his article for The Law Society Gazette, Akber Datoo argues that AI is already embedded in legal professionals’ research, drafting and knowledge management. He emphasises that success depends on skill, judgement and context, and that AI should be treated like any other professional tool, used deliberately and responsibly.

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Sharing his article for The Law Society Gazette, Akber Datoo argues that AI is already embedded in legal professionals’ research, drafting and knowledge management.

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He emphasises that success depends on skill, judgement and context, and that AI should be treated like any other professional tool, used deliberately and responsibly.

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AI isn’t waiting on the sidelines of the legal profession.

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AI isn’t waiting on the sidelines of the legal profession. It’s already embedded in how many legal professionals research, draft and manage knowledge

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AI isn’t waiting on the sidelines of the legal profession. It’s already embedded in how many legal professionals research, draft and manage knowledge.

While many focus on how to adopt AI, the real issue lies in making sure it's used deliberately and responsibly. In my recent article for The Law Society Gazette, I highlight why AI works best when treated like any other professional tool.

Its success depends on the skill, judgement and context that the legal professional applies to it.

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