AI and the Future of Law Making Talk Cheap: Are AI Tools Devaluing Legal Writing?
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Nov 25, 2025 Is legal writing losing its value in the age of AI? The hosts dive into a thought-provoking study that suggests as generative AI makes polished writing accessible, it diminishes writing's role as a skill indicator. They discuss the implications for hiring and advancement, pondering what this means for meritocracy in law. Personal stories of AI use highlight its practical impacts, while a Wharton study reveals soaring enterprise AI adoption and real ROI. What should future hiring practices look like in this shifting landscape?
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Using AI To Manage A Health Plan
- Bridget Mary McCormack used AI to synthesize conflicting diet and exercise advice and to summarize YouTube videos she didn't have time to watch.
- She felt stronger after six to seven weeks of following the AI-informed plan.
Catching AI Hallucinations In Handwritten Notes
- Jen Leonard uploaded handwritten notes to ChatGPT and received plausible but inaccurate output until she verified against originals.
- The incident highlighted the need to verify AI outputs and be cautious with OCR and multimodal workflows.
Track And Build AI With Metrics
- Measure ROI with formal metrics and expect payoffs within a few years to justify AI investments.
- Invest in internal R&D and training to build sustainable, in-house AI capabilities.