Before OpenAI's "Astra for Law," AI is already making its mark in the legal field

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Key Takeaways

1These usages were already on the rise compared to the previous year

2Professionals were using AI to summarize contracts, research case law, or draft notes before September 17, 2026, and prior to "Astra for Law"

💡Why it matters — OpenAI's initiative is part of a sector where generative AI is already widely adopted, illustrating the speed of its integration into legal practices.

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Full Analysis

Legal services did not wait for OpenAI's latest announcement to adopt generative AI. According to Thomson Reuters, usage is rapidly increasing in law firms and legal departments, while "Astra for Law" is also targeting this market.

By 2026, 41% of firms and 47% of legal departments use AI

According to a report titled "2026 AI in Professional Services Report," 41% of law firms and 47% of corporate legal departments claimed to be using generative AI by 2026. A year earlier, these figures were 28% for firms and 23% for legal departments.

Key tasks already entrusted to AI before September 2026

Long before September 17, 2026, and the arrival of "Astra for Law," lawyers were already using artificial intelligence to summarize contracts, research case law, or draft notes. Generative AI was already present in law firms and corporate legal departments.

OpenAI targets law with "Astra for Law"

OpenAI is offering "Astra for Law" for the legal sector, even as professionals were already using generative AI before the date of September 17, 2026, and prior to this product.

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