A survey announced by Bloomberg Law found 25% of attorneys fear artificial intelligence could replace their jobs, while 76% are concerned about AI “going rogue,” placing questions about adoption alongside reliability and employment.
Bloomberg Law’s 2026 AI in Practice report draws on the publisher’s biannual State of Practice survey. The announcement, issued Nov. 10, said more than 1,000 attorneys responded; Bloomberg Law’s coverage that day put the count at 1,082. The release’s rounded total and the outlet’s more precise figure describe the same survey.
The job concern varied by seniority. Bloomberg Law reported that 36% of associates feared AI would replace their jobs, compared with 16% of partners. Those figures describe respondents’ concerns, rather than a count of jobs already lost.
The business case is another focus, but the announcement did not provide a numerical return-on-investment result or an estimate of savings or productivity effects. Bloomberg Law’s coverage described the return picture as mixed. The announcement said the report also examines trust in AI on complex tasks, review of its outputs and client expectations for AI use, without giving findings or figures on those topics.
Cesca Antonelli, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg Industry Group, said attorneys need to “understand where it adds value and where it requires closer scrutiny.” Her comment reflects the report’s attention to both potential business value and the need to review AI’s work.
In separate Bloomberg Law coverage, Akerman litigation partner Samual Miller said: “You have to check the output.” Bloomberg Law said the report is meant to inform employers’ AI spending decisions and support conversations with attorneys and clients.
