Robo‑lawyers commodify legal work

Generative models can now perform 'black‑letter' legal research and draft routine pleadings at near‑practitioner levels, and consumers already consult chatbots for disputes. As these tools improve, ordinary legal advice and filings may be delivered by interfaces rather than licensed advocates, decoupling outcomes from the traditional gatekeeping functions of the bar. — If routine law becomes a commodity, it will reshape access to justice, lawyer economics, court workflows, and regulatory duties for legal tech.