In this conversation, Richard Tromans and Electra Japonas discuss the transformative changes in the legal profession driven by AI and technology. Electra emphasizes the need for lawyers to adapt their skill sets, moving from traditional drafting to understanding and articulating legal principles for AI integration.

They explore the role of law schools and firms in preparing future lawyers for these changes, highlighting the importance of systems design and client demands for efficiency and innovation in legal services.

• The legal profession is undergoing significant changes due to AI.
• Lawyers must adapt their skill sets to thrive in the future.
• Drafting will become less important as AI takes over.
• Understanding the 'why' behind legal work is crucial.
• Lawyers will need to design systems and guardrails for AI.
• The role of lawyers is shifting from executors to architects.
• Law schools need to teach legal technology and systems design.
• Client demands are changing the way law firms operate.
• Law firms must adapt to new client expectations for efficiency.
• The future of law will require a blend of legal knowledge and tech skills.

• The Future of Law: Adapting to Change
• Legal Architects: Redefining the Role of Lawyers

• "Drafting is dead."
• "Legal architects."
• "We want a prompt from you."

00:00. The Future of the Legal Profession

04:59. The Role of Law Schools and Firms

08:28. Client Demand and the Evolution of Legal Services