UPSCALING LEGAL PRACTICES IN NIGERIA
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Nigerian legal system cannot be overemphasized.
Growth is inevitable, whether desired or not. Therefore, we must fully accept the influence of the modern age vis-à-vis the digital age.
It is no longer hidden that legal practitioners who refuse to acclimatize themselves with current
technological trends risk falling behind in their profession. The Nigerian legal system faces
numerous internal and external challenges, which have relegated it to a lower position in global
legal rankings.
For Nigeria’s legal system and practitioners to regain prominence and compete effectively
internationally, they must identify the key issues hindering their growth in this technologically
advancing world. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and embracing the right
tools for a digital lawyer in this era is indeed a step in the right direction.
One critical issue in this context is the automated bill of charges. While some lawyers in Nigeria
may not consider it a serious issue, it is important to positively compare with lawyers in advanced
legal systems such as the USA and UK.
The importance of automated bill of charges in a technologically competitive legal environment
cannot be overstated. Law firms with numerous clients, including individuals and multinational
corporations, readily embrace automated billing. Clients generally prefer digitally adept lawyers
whom they believe will deliver desired results. It is clear that embracing growth is essential.
The era of manual or paper-based billing is outdated. To compete favorably with advanced
societies, Nigerian lawyers and law firms must adopt automated billing innovations. Enumerating
the advantages of automated billing is akin to writing an encyclopedia. Traditional paper billing is
prone to loss, untidiness, and fading, making offices cluttered with outdated invoices. The
laborious process of manual invoicing drains company resources and leads to dissatisfaction
among staff. Handling physical invoices manually delays payments and results in slower and less
accurate bookkeeping.
Automated billing does not require MIT-level IT skills to operate successfully; it simply requires
correct commands to generate charges. This is what I proudly refer to as the Nigerian colloquial
parlance of “Steez and composure.”
Some benefits of automated billing for lawyers and law firms include saving time and money,
improving billing accuracy, accelerating cash flow, enabling data-driven decisions, enhancing
client-centered experiences, and supporting alternative billing arrangements.
Many lawyers and firms may wonder how to seize this opportunity in the digital age. The
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Embracing growth, such as purchasing automated billing from LegalDigital NG, is a step in the
right direction for lawyers and law firms. Detailed subscription plans provide answers to pertinent
questions.
In conclusion, LegalDigital NG stands as a premier real-time legal reporting firm in Nigeria,
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Offering comprehensive services tailored to legal professionals, researchers, and students,
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Daniel O. Ojuade, Esq.,
Legal Consultant, LegalDigital NG, Talabi Street, Boet Estate, Adeniyi Jones, Lagos
