22 January 2025
More than three-quarters (78%) of UK adults who have used a solicitor in the past five years had a positive experience, according to Law Society research.
The survey, conducted by YouGov this month on more than 2,500 adults, highlighted the advantages of human contact. While 59% said their experience would be enhanced by being able to access their legal matter on an app or online platform, 70% would not feel confident using online legal services without a lawyer’s guidance.
The public also showed reluctance to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) instead of a professional lawyer—77% said they do not trust AI to provide legal advice.
Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society, said: ‘Our profession honours tradition yet it is open to innovative solutions that address the issues we face.’
