Legal AI Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The legal AI software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $2.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing legal workload, advancements in natural language processing (nlp), cost and time efficiency, data security and compliance concerns, demand for predictive analytics.

The legal AI software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to globalization of legal services, integration with legal practice management systems, ethical and bias mitigation measures, legal research automation, regulatory changes and compliance requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include continued advancements in AI technologies, rise in remote work and collaboration, contract lifecycle management (CLM) integration, cloud-based legal solutions, automation of routine legal tasks.

The legal AI software market is expected to experience growth due to the increasing number of lawsuits. The term "lawsuit" refers to a legal proceeding in a court of law, typically involving a claim, complaint, or dispute between two parties. In the legal field, AI software is utilized to analyze past case outcomes and legal precedents, providing valuable insights to lawyers and aiding in decision-making and legal strategy formulation. For example, in the fiscal year 2023, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported a significant increase in employment discrimination lawsuits, with 143 new filings, representing a 50% increase over fiscal year 2022. This surge in lawsuits, including systemic cases, is contributing to the growth of the legal AI software market.

Major players in the legal AI software market are focusing on developing advanced technological solutions, such as legal generative AI platforms. These platforms leverage generative artificial intelligence to create and generate legal documents, content, and insights. LexisNexis, a prominent US-based software company, launched Lexis+ AI in May 2023, designed to transform legal work. Lexis+ AI utilizes a vast repository of accurate and exclusive legal content to provide fast and precise results. The platform features conversational search functionality, simplifying the legal research process by allowing users to pose diverse legal questions with citations. This innovation enhances lawyers' ability to conduct effective and efficient investigations.

In August 2023, Thomson Reuters Corporation, a Canada-based provider of news and information-based tools, acquired Casetext Inc. for $650 million. This acquisition aligns with Thomson Reuters' strategy of 'build, partner, and buy,' aiming to offer generative AI solutions to its customers. The move reflects Thomson Reuters' commitment to reshaping the future for professionals by leveraging generative AI applications. Casetext Inc., based in the US, is a provider of legal AI software.

Major companies operating in the legal AI software market report are International Business Machines Corporation, Thomson Reuters Corporation, Opentext Corporation, Lexisnexis Group Inc., iManage LLC, Kira Inc., Veritone Inc., Cs Disco Inc., Everlaw, Brightflag, Lex Machina Inc., Brainspace Corporation, Lawgeex, Ironclad Inc., Neota Logic Inc., Luminance Technologies Ltd., LegalSifter Inc., Autto Limited, CaseMine, Cognitiv+ Ltd., Intraspexion Inc., Kim Technologies, Legal Robot Inc., Nalanda Technology Ltd., Omni Software Solutions, Pensieve Technology Ltd., Ross Intelligence, Text IQ Inc.

North America was the largest region in the legal AI software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the legal AI software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the legal AI software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The legal AI software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as document analysis, document management, due diligence, and transaction management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Legal AI software refers to the incorporation of artificial intelligence technologies into the field of law with the aim of improving and streamlining various legal processes. This type of software provides lawyers with tools to navigate the legal profession more efficiently and effectively. Legal AI is employed to handle a diverse range of legal tasks with precision and speed, ultimately leading to time and resource savings in the practice of law.

The main components of legal AI software encompass solutions and services. In this context, a solution refers to a component or strategy aimed at resolving specific issues or challenges within the legal field. Legal AI solutions assist with tasks such as document processing, classification, and review, leading to time savings and allowing attorneys to focus on more complex responsibilities. These solutions can be deployed in various modes, including on-premise and in the cloud. Several types of technologies are employed in legal AI software, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. These technologies find applications in various legal areas such as eDiscovery, legal research, contract management, compliance, and more. Legal AI software is utilized by a range of end users, including corporate legal departments, law firms, and other entities in the legal domain.

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