ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (ChatGPT) AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

The pervading influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in most areas of human endeavors in our contemporary society is the focus of this paper. The aim is to evaluate the prospects and challenges that are associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the Legal Profession in Nigeria. This article adopted the doctrinal research methodology and found that there is decline in traditional human dependent methods of performing task based activities and the use of Artificial Intelligence on the other hand, is gaining traction. This state of affairs has given rise to concerns raised on the potentials for job losses that would be associated with these overwhelming involvements of technology in human affairs. Therefore, the Legal Profession is in no way insulated from the effects of Artificial Intelligence as Robot Lawyers are beginning to emerge in some jurisdictions to perform the works of Legal Practitioners. Consequently, it is hereby recommended that there should be a National legal framework governing the activities of members of the Legal Profession in Nigeria.