AI & Law: Legal Deserts

Worries about legal deserts might be assuaged via AI and remote access

by Dr. Lance B. Eliot

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Key briefing points about this article:

• A rising consideration in the legal profession has to do with qualms about legal deserts
• Legal deserts are geographic areas that have a dearth of available attorneys
• The public in legal deserts are potentially unable or unaware of exercising their rights
• Advent of remote access and the lure of local opportunities might aid in this matter
• In addition, the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a significant role

Introduction

A desert is generally considered a rather desolate place. Trying to find food and water can be quite problematic. The chances of falling ill or expiring due to dehydration or starvation can be relatively high unless you are specially equipped for a desert trek or manage to luckily come upon an oasis.

Why all this talk about deserts and survival?