The use of AI tools to assist individuals representing themselves in legal proceedings has significantly increased since 2022. This surge has led to a rise in pro se cases, which now constitute 16.8% of all cases, up from 11%. The increased complexity of filings from these self-represented litigants is reportedly overwhelming the legal system. AI
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IMPACT Increased use of AI in legal self-representation may lead to new procedural challenges and require adjustments in court systems.
RANK_REASON The cluster describes the use of AI tools for legal representation, which falls under the 'tool' category as it pertains to AI-adjacent product usage.