NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP) FOR AUTOMATED LEGAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Meesa Ganesh Author
  • Sangepu Varun Kumar Author
  • Kannuri Suhas Author
  • Ms.Sasmitha Mallick Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62647/

Keywords:

Legal document analysis, AI, NLP, machine learning, automation, summarization, clause extraction, classification

Abstract

Legal document analysis is crucial for extracting, summarizing, and interpreting complex legal texts, improving decision-making, reducing manual workload, and enhancing research efficiency. Traditionally, this process required extensive human effort, making it time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors. Early computational methods relied on keyword searches and rule-based indexing, which lacked contextual understanding and struggled with accuracy and scalability. These traditional systems were unable to adapt to evolving legal texts, leading to inefficiencies in legal research. With advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), modern AI-driven systems have revolutionized legal analysis. Machine learning models can now process large volumes of legal data efficiently, surpassing simple keyword matching by understanding linguistic structures, sentiment, and contextual meaning. This enables automated summarization, clause extraction, and classification of legal documents with higher accuracy. AI-based legal analysis addresses major challenges such as high costs, time constraints, and the overwhelming volume of contracts, case laws, and statutory texts. By automating key aspects of legal research, AI reduces manual effort, minimizes human errors, and enhances consistency in legal document processing. These intelligent systems recognize patterns and extract essential information, allowing for more precise classification and summarization. The integration of NLP techniques ensures that AI-driven legal solutions adapt to the evolving nature of legal language and regulations. Automated legal analysis streamlines workflows, improving efficiency and making legal research more accessible and reliable. AI-powered tools provide legal professionals with accurate insights, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks such as legal strategy and client advisory. The ability of AI to process legal documents at scale significantly reduces research time, increasing productivity. AI-driven contract analysis helps identify risks, obligations, and key clauses, improving compliance and decision-making. Legal professionals benefit from faster case law retrieval, enabling more effective case preparation. The scalability of AI solutions makes them ideal for both large law firms and individual practitioners. AI-powered legal research tools continue to evolve, incorporating more sophisticated models for enhanced accuracy. The use of machine learning ensures continuous improvement as models learn from new data.

 

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Published

23-04-2025

How to Cite

NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING (NLP) FOR AUTOMATED LEGAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. (2025). International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering, 13(2), 842-846. https://doi.org/10.62647/