Karnov survey shows 72% of European lawyers see rising pressure on rule of law

• Karnov Group published a European legal profession survey based on 3,129 lawyers across five countries, flagging rising rule-of-law pressure.
• 72% said pressure on the rule of law increased over the past three years; 53% now view it as under pressure.
• 39% said people have little or very little equal access to justice, highlighting perceived constraints on court access.
• AI adoption is already frequent, with 60% using AI weekly; 49% said it improves legal advice quality.
• 64% saw a high risk of weaker skills among younger lawyers due to AI; 37% considered leaving their employer.

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