Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Law Domain: An Exploratory Approach
Subject Areas : AI and RoboticsOmolbanin Kazemi Rad 1 , Mona Jami Pour 2 * , Seyedeh Fatemeh Faghihi 3
1 - Department of Business, Hazrat-e Masoumeh University, Qom, Iran
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3 - Department of Law, Hazrat-e Masoumeh University, Qom, Iran
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Law, Meta Synthesis, Interview, Theme Analysis,
Abstract :
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have emerged as a significant transformation in the legal field. By utilizing advanced algorithms and computational techniques, AI contributes to solving complex legal issues and enhancing the efficiency of legal systems. In other words, AI can analyze large-scale legal data to identify intricate patterns, thereby assisting key stakeholders in making faster and better decisions. Despite the growing importance of this technology and the increasing interest of countries in investing in it, existing studies have failed to provide a comprehensive understanding of its transformative role for policymakers and decision-makers, often focusing on limited aspects. Accordingly, the main objective of this study is to explore and identify the applications of AI in the legal domain. This research is applied in nature and adopts a qualitative approach, conducted in two stages: meta-synthesis and interviews. In the first stage, using a meta-synthesis approach, 30 selected articles from reputable sources were screened and analyzed to identify existing applications. In the second stage, to enrich the research framework, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight experts in AI and law. The findings indicate a total of 113 identified applications, categorized into 18 concepts and 5 main themes: monitoring the implementation of laws, crime detection and offender rehabilitation, supporting judicial case proceedings, legal document management, and enhancing public and civil rights enforcement. Despite existing research in this area, no study has yet provided an integrated analysis of the multifaceted role of AI in the legal field. The results of this study can offer practical insights for legal policymakers to identify priorities and investment opportunities, as well as for developers of AI tools in the legal sector.
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