In this episode of "The Legal Loop," we explore the latest stories shaping the legal world. A Thomson Reuters Institute report reveals that only 2% of law firms and in-house teams require AI skills for new lawyers—but experts predict this will change soon. Is it time for aspiring lawyers to brush up on their tech skills?

We also discuss High Court Judge Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the jury trial system, which could introduce “intermediate courts” to address case backlogs. It’s a potential game-changer for the criminal justice system. Meanwhile, UK legal exports have surged by nearly 40% in two years, highlighting the growing global demand for British legal services.

On the tech and commercial front, Meta edges closer to resolving a major social media outage, while Scotland’s First Minister fights to protect whisky from US tariffs. Tune in for these stories and more, and don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly legal updates!