Open Access Research Article
USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN LEGAL RESEARCH: CHANGING METHODS & EMERGING CHALLENGES
Abstract
Legal research
is an important part of the legal profession because good legal arguments
depend on accurate and reliable
information. Traditionally, legal research was mainly carried
out through printed books, law reports, journals, commentaries, legal
encyclopaedias and physical libraries. Although these methods are still useful,
the rapid development of technology has significantly changed the way legal research
is conducted.
Today, a researcher can access statutes, judicial decisions, government notifications, research
articles and international legal materials within a few minutes through online
databases and digital libraries. Search engines, electronic databases, online
case-law repositories and artificial intelligence-based tools have made legal
research faster and more convenient. Technology has also made it possible
to search large amounts of legal information using keywords, concepts
and advanced search techniques.
However, the use of technology does not mean that every piece of information available online is reliable. Researchers may face problems relating to
inaccurate information, outdated judgments,
incorrect citations, plagiarism, data privacy, copyright and excessive dependence on artificial intelligence. The increasing use of generative AI
has created an additional challenge because
AI systems may produce convincing but incorrect legal
information, commonly referred to as AI hallucination.
This research
paper examines how technology has changed traditional legal research methods and analyses the major benefits
and challenges associated with technology-based legal research. It also focuses
on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in legal research
and the need for human
verification, research ethics and responsible use of technology. The paper argues that technology should
be treated as an assisting tool rather than a replacement for the reasoning
and judgment of a legal researcher.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: INDU JANGRARegistration ID: 1013411 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13411Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, IndiaPage No.: 1839-1856
Article Information
USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN LEGAL RESEARCH: CHANGING METHODS & EMERGING CHALLENGES
Authors: INDU JANGRA
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
- AbbreviationIJLRA
- ISSN2582-6433
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