The Power of Training: The Importance of Educating Lawyers on AI Tools to Successfully Scale Pro Bono Efforts
August 28, 2024
PBI Intern, Riley Kelly Background: Advancements in artificial intelligence technology have the potential to revolutionize legal practice and, in turn, improve pro bono services. With legal service organizations being forced to turn away around 50 percent of potential clients who qualify for pro bono services due to a lack of capacity, pro bono services by lawyers and law firms are vital to narrowing the access to justice gap. AI allows lawyers to significantly increase their efficiency when completing basic tasks such as reviewing documents and drafting letters, accomplishing in minutes what would take humans hours of time. By increasing productivity