Legal Technology Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 33.69 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	10.51%
Fastest Growing Segment	Large Enterprises
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 61.36 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Legal Technology Market will grow from USD 33.69 Billion in 2025 to USD 61.36 Billion by 2031 at a 10.51% CAGR. Legal technology refers to software and digital solutions designed to streamline operations for law firms and corporate legal departments. This category includes practice management, electronic discovery, document automation, and compliance platforms aimed at optimizing service delivery. The market is driven by the imperative to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by automating routine administrative tasks. According to the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium, in 2025, 30 percent of legal teams utilized artificial intelligence, with 54 percent planning adoption within the next two years, illustrating the sector's shift toward technological integration.

Despite this growth, the market faces a significant challenge regarding data privacy and security, which can impede rapid integration. Legal entities handle sensitive client information, causing hesitation to adopt cloud-based platforms without absolute compliance assurances. This apprehension regarding potential cybersecurity breaches often lengthens procurement cycles and creates resistance among decision-makers, thereby slowing the global legal technology sector's expansion.

Key Market Drivers

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI is acting as a primary catalyst for the Global Legal Technology Market, transforming how legal advice is delivered. These advanced technologies are no longer experimental but are becoming essential for performing complex tasks such as contract review and legal research with unprecedented speed. This shift is evident in user adoption rates, as firms aggressively integrate these tools to gain a competitive advantage and manage expanding data volumes. According to Wolters Kluwer, October 2024, in the '2024 Future Ready Lawyer Survey', 76 percent of legal professionals in corporate legal departments utilized Generative AI at least once a week. Such widespread implementation indicates that intelligent software has moved beyond a novelty to become a critical infrastructure component.

Simultaneously, the increasing demand for process automation and operational efficiency is driving substantial investment in the sector. Legal departments are under immense pressure to optimize budgets and minimize the time spent on repetitive administrative functions, compelling decision-makers to replace manual workflows with sophisticated automation software. According to the Association of Corporate Counsel, January 2024, in the '2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey', 45 percent of Chief Legal Officers planned to invest in new technology specifically to enhance their department's efficiency. This commitment to modernization is reflected in broader spending trends; according to Clio, October 2024, in the '2024 Legal Trends Report', law firms are increasing their technology spending by 20 percent annually, underscoring the market's trajectory toward a fully digitized ecosystem.

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Key Market Challenges

Data privacy and security concerns constitute a formidable barrier hampering the expansion of the Global Legal Technology Market. Since law firms and legal departments handle highly sensitive client information, the potential for cybersecurity breaches engenders caution regarding the adoption of digital tools, particularly cloud-based platforms. This apprehension forces decision-makers to prioritize strict compliance over innovation, resulting in extended procurement cycles and heightened scrutiny of potential vendors. Such resistance directly slows the integration of advanced solutions, as firms often defer technology upgrades to avoid perceived risks.

According to the International Legal Technology Association, in 2024, 22 percent of law firms hesitated to adopt cloud-based systems specifically due to security worries. This data underscores the tangible impact of security anxieties on market momentum, illustrating how fear of data exposure causes a significant portion of the potential market to abstain from modernization. Consequently, this reluctance restricts the addressable market for technology providers and dampens the overall growth trajectory of the sector.

Key Market Trends

The market is witnessing a decisive Consolidation of Point Solutions into Integrated Legal Ecosystems, driven by the inefficiency of managing fragmented technology stacks. Legal departments are increasingly favoring unified platforms that centralize workflows, as the reliance on disconnected tools forces professionals to waste valuable time navigating disparate interfaces rather than focusing on high-value tasks. This fragmentation creates significant operational friction, compelling organizations to seek comprehensive suites that offer seamless interoperability and data centralization. According to LawVu, May 2024, in the '2024 In-House Legal Technology Report', 70 percent of legal professionals reported spending more than one hour per day jumping between different systems to gain a complete overview of their work. Consequently, vendors are aggressively developing integrated ecosystems to reduce this administrative overhead and improve overall data visibility.

Simultaneously, the Emergence of Domain-Specific and Legally-Trained Large Language Models (LLMs) is fundamentally reshaping artificial intelligence adoption within the sector. Unlike general-purpose models, these specialized systems are fine-tuned on vast repositories of case law and regulatory frameworks to ensure high accuracy and minimize the risk of fabrications, addressing the industry's critical need for reliability. This shift focuses on trust and verification, moving beyond simple automation to sophisticated legal reasoning tools. According to LexisNexis, September 2024, in the 'Need for Speedier Legal Services sees AI Adoption Accelerate' report, 72 percent of legal professionals stated they would feel more confident using a generative AI tool if it were grounded in legal content sources with linked citations. This demand for verifiable outputs is forcing technology providers to prioritize the integration of proprietary legal databases into their AI architectures.

Segmental Insights

The Large Enterprises segment is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing category in the global legal technology market. This rapid expansion is largely attributed to the necessity for major corporations to automate complex workflows and ensure adherence to mandates like the General Data Protection Regulation. As organizations face rising litigation volumes, they are investing in tools for electronic discovery and contract management. Additionally, the strategic pivot toward internalizing legal operations to reduce dependency on external law firms accelerates the adoption of digital solutions within this sector.

Regional Insights

North America retains a leading position in the Global Legal Technology Market, primarily due to the extensive adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud-computing solutions by established law firms and corporate counsel. The region benefits from a high concentration of key technology vendors and significant capital investment in legal innovation. Furthermore, complex litigation environments and strict compliance mandates enforced by the U.S. federal court system drive the necessity for comprehensive electronic discovery and document review platforms. This alignment of technological integration and regulatory adherence secures North America’s continued market dominance.

Recent Developments

In June 2025, Harvey entered into a strategic partnership with LexisNexis to integrate the latter's comprehensive legal content directly into Harvey's generative AI platform. This collaboration allowed users to ground their AI-generated drafts and research in authoritative case law, statutes, and citations provided by LexisNexis, addressing industry concerns regarding accuracy. The alliance also involved the co-development of specialized templates for complex legal tasks, such as drafting motions to dismiss. This partnership combined Harvey's proprietary AI models with trusted legal data to enhance the reliability and efficiency of workflows for law firms and corporate legal departments globally.
In March 2025, Clio announced the acquisition of ShareDo, a United Kingdom-based legal technology platform specializing in case management and workflow automation for large law firms. This strategic move marked a significant expansion for the company into the large firm market, complementing its established presence among solo and mid-sized practices. The integration aimed to provide scalable, cloud-based solutions tailored to the complex needs of bigger legal enterprises, including enhanced task orchestration and process efficiency. The Chief Executive Officer of Clio described the acquisition as a pivotal step in revolutionizing how large law firms leverage cloud technology to improve their operations.
In October 2024, Thomson Reuters introduced deeper integrations for its CoCounsel 2.0 generative AI assistant within its Westlaw and Practical Law platforms. This development enabled legal professionals to access the full suite of CoCounsel Core skills directly through the user interface of these research products, facilitating seamless on-page analysis of legal content. The company also implemented new AI capabilities, such as Mischaracterization Identification to detect errors in legal briefs and AI Jurisdictional Surveys to accelerate research. These enhancements were part of a broader strategy to deliver a unified, professional-grade AI assistant across the company's entire legal technology portfolio.
In September 2024, vLex launched a significant upgrade to its AI research assistant, Vincent AI, expanding its capabilities to include complex transactional tasks alongside its existing litigation functions. The release, known as the Autumn '24 update, introduced twelve new AI-driven workflows and extended coverage to legal jurisdictions in France, Portugal, and Brazil. Additionally, the company integrated its Docket Alarm data into the platform, a feature branded as "VIDA," allowing users to access deep litigation analytics directly within the assistant. This strategic update enabled legal professionals to perform multi-document analysis and automate rigorous review processes across extensive document collections.

Key Market Players

Thomson Reuters
LexisNexis
CLIO
Relativity
Wolters Kluwer
Intapp
IManage
Everlaw
LegalZoom
Doxly

By Type	By Applications	By End Users	By Region
e-Discovery AI Based Online Dispute Resolutions & Others	Legal Compliances Legal Analytics Legal Education Legal Marketplace & Others	SMEs & Large Enterprises	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Legal Technology Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Legal Technology Market, By Type:

e-Discovery
AI Based
Online Dispute Resolutions & Others

Legal Technology Market, By Applications:

Legal Compliances
Legal Analytics
Legal Education
Legal Marketplace & Others

Legal Technology Market, By End Users:

SMEs & Large Enterprises

Legal Technology Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Legal Technology Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Legal Technology Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type (e-Discovery, AI Based, Online Dispute Resolutions & Others)

5.2.2. By Applications (Legal Compliances, Legal Analytics, Legal Education, Legal Marketplace & Others)

5.2.3. By End Users (SMEs & Large Enterprises)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Legal Technology Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Type

6.2.2. By Applications

6.2.3. By End Users

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Legal Technology Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Type

6.3.1.2.2. By Applications

6.3.1.2.3. By End Users

6.3.2. Canada Legal Technology Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Type

6.3.2.2.2. By Applications

6.3.2.2.3. By End Users

6.3.3. Mexico Legal Technology Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Type

6.3.3.2.2. By Applications

6.3.3.2.3. By End Users

7. Europe Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Applications

7.2.3. By End Users

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Type

7.3.1.2.2. By Applications

7.3.1.2.3. By End Users

7.3.2. France Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Type

7.3.2.2.2. By Applications

7.3.2.2.3. By End Users

7.3.3. United Kingdom Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Type

7.3.3.2.2. By Applications

7.3.3.2.3. By End Users

7.3.4. Italy Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Type

7.3.4.2.2. By Applications

7.3.4.2.3. By End Users

7.3.5. Spain Legal Technology Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Type

7.3.5.2.2. By Applications

7.3.5.2.3. By End Users

8. Asia Pacific Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Type

8.2.2. By Applications

8.2.3. By End Users

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Type

8.3.1.2.2. By Applications

8.3.1.2.3. By End Users

8.3.2. India Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Type

8.3.2.2.2. By Applications

8.3.2.2.3. By End Users

8.3.3. Japan Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Type

8.3.3.2.2. By Applications

8.3.3.2.3. By End Users

8.3.4. South Korea Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Type

8.3.4.2.2. By Applications

8.3.4.2.3. By End Users

8.3.5. Australia Legal Technology Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Type

8.3.5.2.2. By Applications

8.3.5.2.3. By End Users

9. Middle East & Africa Legal Technology Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Type

9.2.2. By Applications

9.2.3. By End Users

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Legal Technology Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Type

9.3.1.2.2. By Applications

9.3.1.2.3. By End Users

9.3.2. UAE Legal Technology Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Type

9.3.2.2.2. By Applications

9.3.2.2.3. By End Users

9.3.3. South Africa Legal Technology Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Type

9.3.3.2.2. By Applications

9.3.3.2.3. By End Users

10. South America Legal Technology Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Type

10.2.2. By Applications

10.2.3. By End Users

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Legal Technology Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Type

10.3.1.2.2. By Applications

10.3.1.2.3. By End Users

10.3.2. Colombia Legal Technology Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Type

10.3.2.2.2. By Applications

10.3.2.2.3. By End Users

10.3.3. Argentina Legal Technology Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Type

10.3.3.2.2. By Applications

10.3.3.2.3. By End Users

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Legal Technology Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Thomson Reuters

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. LexisNexis

15.3. CLIO

15.4. Relativity

15.5. Wolters Kluwer

15.6. Intapp

15.7. IManage

15.8. Everlaw

15.9. LegalZoom

15.10. Doxly

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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