🇲🇽 Spanish, 6 October 2026, AI for Lawyers
Brazilian Lawyers Seek AI to Save Time
Advocates in Brazil face a heavy workload, with 75.5 million cases in progress, and seek AI to help manage their time.
The Brazilian legal system is plagued by delays, with some cases taking over a century to resolve. In 2020, the Supreme Court upheld a decision made in 1895, highlighting the issue. The number of cases in progress is staggering, with 75.5 million in 2026, according to the National Council of Justice. This has led to a heavy workload for lawyers, who must balance multiple cases and tasks.
Many lawyers in Brazil work autonomously, managing their own offices and clients, in addition to their legal work. This can be overwhelming, with 72% of lawyers working alone and 26% having another profession. The lack of time is a major issue, with lawyers struggling to balance research, interpretation, and strategy with operational tasks.
AI is being seen as a solution to help lawyers manage their time more effectively. Recent research has shown that 95% of lawyers believe that technology has made their work easier. AI can help with tasks such as document analysis, case management, and client communication, freeing up lawyers to focus on high-level tasks.