Six for 2026: Legal Tech Predictions, and How to Adapt

Legal tech isn’t slowing down. But it is growing up.

After years of hype, pilots, and “AI-powered” everything, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point. Buyers are more skeptical. Courts are more alert. Clients are more cost-conscious. And legal teams are under pressure to prove that the tools they choose actually improve the work they do.

This guide looks ahead to the forces that will matter most this year: not product launches or buzzwords, but shifts in how legal teams evaluate, deploy, and use technology.

Inside, you’ll find six predictions that reflect where the market is heading, paired with clear guidance on how to adapt before these shifts become unavoidable.