Bloomberg Law Reports®: Surveys, Reports & Data Analysis
Bloomberg Law's industry thought leadership survey reports and analysis. Subscribers can view the full archive of surveys here.
Path to Practice: Law Students Lack Client Skills, AI Savvy
Three quarters of practicing attorneys expect new hires to already know how to cite-check AI-generated materials. However, only 40% of 3Ls feel their coursework has made them proficient in using generative AI technology. These takeaways come from the 2026 Path to Practice report, an annual Bloomberg Law survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty, and practicing attorneys. Download the report and dig into the data now.
Paul Weiss Top SCOTUS Lawyer Calls Trump Attacks ‘Regrettable’
Kannon Shanmugam is a rarity among partners at nine big firms that struck deals with President Donald Trump: He’s talking publicly about issues surrounding the agreements.
Agentic AI, the Next Big Thing, Still Unknown to Many Lawyers
AI agents, representing the next generation of AI, are billed as a major emerging tool to automate routine legal tasks. But a Bloomberg Law survey shows that few lawyers have even heard of them.
Legal AI Revolution Moves Ahead at Measured Pace, Survey Says
Adoption of artificial intelligence isn’t transforming the day-to-day practices of many lawyers—at least not yet, according to Bloomberg Law’s new State of Practice survey.
State of Practice: Lawyers Weigh in on Trump, Tariffs, AI
The fall State of Practice Survey highlights findings from more than 750 attorneys and legal professionals who answered timely industry questions about the effect of executive orders, generative AI, tariffs, and more on their day-to-day work. Download the report and dig into the data now.
