Artificial Intelligence AI dumbing down junior lawyers’ critical thinking skills, study finds Firms aligning tech with professional standards most likely to navigate swift sector changes iStock.com/iweta0077 Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Tuesday 21 April 2026 The development of critical thinking skills, essential to the foundation of legal training, is quickly being eroded by the rapid adoption of AI in everyday legal work, according to new findings.&nb Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Artificial Intelligence Keeping pace with global AI regulations and workforce governance Artificial Intelligence The unlikely case for religious opt-outs from AI tools Artificial Intelligence AI can draft employment claims in seconds – but does it save any time? Artificial Intelligence Litigating the algorithm: AI’s expanding class action frontier