LEAP: Is legal AI becoming ‘mandatory’ in criminal law?

There is understandable caution around the idea that AI could become ‘mandatory’ in legal practice. Strictly speaking, there is no rule requiring lawyers to use AI on cases, and I do not believe we are at the point where anyone can say it is compulsory.

LEAP | Is legal AI becoming ‘mandatory’ in criminal law?

There is understandable caution around the idea that AI could become ‘mandatory’ in legal practice. Strictly speaking, there is no rule requiring lawyers to use AI on cases, and I do not believe we are at the point where anyone can say it is compulsory.

7 practical tips for planning your digital legacy – LEAP

Estate planning often focuses on property, savings and possessions. But a growing part of our lives and wealth now exists digitally.

Legal professionals lose nearly 18 weeks a year to non-billable work as burnout crisis deepens – LEAP

UK legal professionals spend nearly three hours a day on non-billable tasks – the equivalent of 88 full working days, or nearly 17.5 weeks a year – according to a new industry report from LEAP Legal Software. 

How AI, used properly, can unlock real efficiency for law firms – LEAP

At LegalEx London on 25th February, LEAP was back with a clear message for the profession. In 2026, the challenges facing law firms are no longer abstract. They are practical, daily pressures around efficiency, productivity, risk management, cybersecurity, client service and staff burnout.

LEAP Estates releases 2026 Private Client Industry Report on Wills and Estate Planning Trends

LEAP Estates has released its 2026 Private Client Industry Report, providing detailed insight into wills and estate planning trends across England and Wales. The report draws on aggregated, anonymised data from the LEAP, LEAP Estates and Willsuite platforms, offering a large-scale, data-led view of private client legal activity during the 2025 reporting year.

Electronic wills. Opportunity or undue influence? – LEAP

Are electronic wills the future, or does going digital place some clients at greater risk of coercion and undue influence? Andy Hitchon, Head of LEAP Estates, examines the main risks linked to digital will writing and what private client practitioners can do to overcome them.

How legal technology is redefining estate administration and lifetime planning – LEAP

Estate administration and lifetime planning are undoubtedly detailed, time-intensive processes. From drafting wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney (“LPA’s”) and managing probates to handling sensitive client information, private client practitioners often face complex administrative demands.

UK legal professionals embrace AI: how legal specific platforms are driving accuracy | LEAP

Artificial intelligence (AI) use is no longer just a possibility for the legal profession; it is already supporting the daily work of thousands of lawyers across the UK. According to recent research, 61% of lawyers are now using AI, up from 46% earlier this year.

Using LEAP’s AI tools to manage the challenges of legal practices in 2025

AI tools are beginning to reshape professional life across many industries, and the legal sector is no exception. The technology promises to reduce administration time, improve accuracy, and free up space for complex legal work.