A vision for 'open legal'
The Legal Data Vision
…is a shared aim for the legal sector to prioritise the responsible use of and access to legal data to drive innovation, uphold trust and deliver outcomes that benefit those we serve
Only 20% of lawyers say their organisation captures data effectively
80% of General Counsels are not confident in their department’s ability to identify and manage legal risk
67% of innovators need access to data to develop transformative legal solutions
The Legal Data Vision, developed with the Open Data Institute, is about building a legal data ecosystem to drive innovation, support the creation of more efficient and effective services, fuel growth and productivity, and serve business and society. The Vision includes a framework for individual and collaborative working, to improve data capture, use and shared access.
“Embracing and responsibly using data is critical to the future success of the legal sector and the people it serves. Without data we cannot innovate, hold ourselves to account or provide the clear counsel and service people need. All within the sector need to work to improve how data is collected and made accessible, including realising the opportunities of open data in law.
The Legal Data Vision offers a shared purpose, with its development enriched by contributions from across and beyond the sector. The aspiration is for others to prioritise the data opportunity and collectively work together to create a legal data ecosystem that allows innovation to thrive, upholds trust and delivers on the needs of those the legal sector serves.”
Jenifer Swallow, LawtechUK Director at Tech Nation,
