Legal Outsourcing

/ˈliːɡəl ˈaʊtsɔːrsɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The practice of obtaining legal services from external vendors or providers, often to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
    The firm increased its use of legal outsourcing to handle routine contract review.

Forms

  • legal outsourcing

Commentary

Legal outsourcing often involves transferring tasks like document review, legal research, or drafting to third-party providers, sometimes overseas, raising considerations of confidentiality and quality control.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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