ABA Journal: Legal Rebels

Join Kellye Testy, CEO of the Association of American Law Schools, and Julianne Hill from the ABA Journal in a dynamic discussion about the future of legal education. They dive into the competition the LSAT faces from the new JD-Next exam and the profound changes to bar exams by 2028. The duo emphasizes the importance of diversity and accessibility in admissions, explores innovative training methods, and addresses the role of technology in bridging the access to justice gap. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of law!

There has been a lot of talk and concern about generative AI tools and how they are changing the legal industry.A major worry for many lawyers is that these tools could replace them or make them redundant.But what about the potential of generative AI to help lawyers generate business, market themselves more effectively, and make more money? On this month's episode of the Legal Rebels Podcast, Gyi Tsakalakis, founder of AttorneySync and EPL Digital and digital marketing expert, talks about how generative AI can help lawyers generate business and market themselves.

The podcast delves into how generative AI tools are revolutionizing the legal profession, specifically in enhancing pro bono services for low-income individuals. It explores the challenges and benefits of using AI in legal tasks, emphasizing the importance of cautious implementation and verification. The future impact of AI tools on testing processes like the bar exam is also discussed, sparking both excitement and concerns among the speakers.

This podcast explores the enduring presence of the billable hour in the legal industry despite disruptive forces. It discusses the evolution of billing practices, alternative fee models, and the influence of generative AI on shaping billing methods. The impact of AI on immigration law and legal work is examined, along with the emotional and mental impact of transitioning away from the billable hour for lawyers.

The lack of diversity when it comes to race, gender, sexuality, disability and social class within the legal profession is nothing new. However, the last decade has marked a gradual increase in diversity across all fields.

Transcription technology has existed for a while now, but its accuracy has never been that high. Now, artificial intelligence could make automated transcription even more accurate. As the tech becomes better and better, is it possible that it could eventually replace human court reporters?

The podcast discusses the excitement and learning opportunities at the upcoming ABA Tech Show, focusing on legal tech innovations, access to justice, new features at the show, challenges faced by legal professionals, and tips for maximizing the conference experience.

The impact for people clearing their criminal records can be life-changing, leading to long-term employment and financial security. And research shows that it also helps prevent recidivism. But the path to expungement is not always easy, requiring people with criminal records to navigate an unfamiliar, costly and drawn-out process. That’s where lawyer Noella Sudbury comes in.

As 2023 draws to a close, the Legal Rebels Podcast looks at the top stories in legal technology for the year. Between the explosion in popularity of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence tools, the continued use of virtual or hybrid working arrangements and the underwhelming mergers and acquisitions market, it was certainly an eventful year.

Legal professionals are not immune to the pull of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. Some are even using short-form videos to inform clients about their law practice; build their business or brand; or shed light on the culture of BigLaw, crafting short-form video content giving an insider look at the profession.Among them is Alex Su, a former lawyer and head of community development at Ironclad, a contract management software company.