Contract management company DocJuris recently released its 2025 AI and the Human Factor for In-House Legal Teams Survey, gathering insights from 350 in-house legal professionals on how AI shapes corporate legal workflows. Bottom line: while AI continues to gain acceptance and traction, it has not replaced the human dimensions of negotiation, strategy, and judgment. Among the AI shortcomings cited, 36% of respondents pointed to weak persuasion and relationship management skills, 28% noted difficulty grasping business and negotiation context, and 22% said AI struggles to identify hidden risks. Adoption is further limited by insufficient AI training, the challenge of crafting effective prompts, and using tools that are not purpose-built for legal professionals. According to the survey, risk assessment is another area where human judgment remains critical, with 63% of respondents noting that AI can miss key issues or flag irrelevant ones. While AI offers significant potential as a legal tool, human insight remains the foundation of practical legal work.
The full 12-page survey report is available for download: https://lnkd.in/eKEMa9S7.
