POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come to stay in the adjudication of cases in Nigeria. AI has gradually transformed various sectors globally, including the legal system. We cannot run away from the dynamism of the society where we live. Nigerian legal system must thrive to cope up with this new development in other not to be left behind in adapting to AI in the adjudication of cases. AI's integration into the legal sphere involves the use of technology to analyze legal data, predict case outcomes, automate routine legal tasks, and even assist in judicial decision-making. The application of AI in legal contexts is not uniform across jurisdictions, but there has been a discernible trend towards its adoption, particularly in advanced legal systems in the United States, the European Union and in Asia countries like China. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Nigerian legal system holds significant potential for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of legal proceedings. With the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Nigerian judicial system, the numerous challenges like delays in case resolution, a backlog of cases, and inconsistencies in judicial decisions would be things of the past. AI can address these issues by automating routine tasks, predicting case outcomes, and ensuring consistent application of the law. The primary objective of this paper is to highlight the potential benefits of AI in improving efficiency and accuracy in legal proceedings in the Nigerian legal system.