UAE’s AI Legal Assistant

Making Justice Easier to Access

The UAE introduced an AI-powered legal assistant in early 2025 to help people understand and navigate the court system. This tool guides users step by step through legal tasks. It explains procedures, prepares basic documents, and answers common legal questions. It was designed to support individuals without a legal background who still need to handle legal matters.

This is part of the UAE’s plan to use artificial intelligence to improve public services and simplify complex systems.

 

How the Legal Assistant Works

The assistant is available online and at court service centers. It works in Arabic and English. It uses natural language processing to understand user questions and provide helpful answers.

What it can do:

• Explain legal terms in simple language
• Suggest the right forms to fill out
• Draft basic documents, such as complaints or requests
• Help users keep track of deadlines and appointments

It feels like chatting with a legal expert, ready to help any time.

Why the UAE Created This Tool

Many people cannot afford a lawyer for small legal issues. Others find the court system hard to understand. This can lead to mistakes, delays, or missed opportunities for justice.

The AI assistant helps solve these problems. It gives people more confidence to handle legal tasks. It also reduces the workload on court staff, making the system faster and more efficient.

The goal is simple. Make sure every person has access to clear, affordable legal support.

Early Results and Reactions

The assistant is now in use in major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Reports show that it has:

• Reduced filing mistakes
• Made case processing faster
• Increased satisfaction among first-time users

It also helps court employees by answering routine questions, allowing them to focus on complex cases.

This project is part of the UAE’s wider strategy to use AI in law, public safety, and citizen services.