The Impact and Risks of ‘Vibe Lawyering’

Until recently, little focus has been placed on the impact of “vibe lawyering,” i.e., non-lawyers, including clients, using AI to conduct their own analysis of a legal issue, either before, after, or instead of consulting with counsel. Two recent federal court decisions highlight the risks of vibe lawyering beyond the issue of hallucinated citations and indicate potential benefits to both lawyers and pro se litigants in relation to the use of AI.

10 minute read April 01, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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F. Paul Greene and Michael-Anthony Bou Jaoude
The Impact and Risks of ‘Vibe Lawyering’

Much of the recent focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the practice of law has centered on attorneys using AI for legal drafting, resulting in fabricated authority citations.

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