This book investigates the intersection of jurisprudence and artificial intelligence to determine the viability and theoretical foundations of expert systems within the legal profession. Richard E. Susskind, a recognized authority on the future of legal practice, utilizes a jurisprudential framework to analyze how computer systems can replicate or assist in legal reasoning. By examining the logical structures of law, the author establishes a methodology for designing systems that address complex legal problems beyond the immediate expertise of general practitioners.

Legal scholars and technology experts frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the early integration of artificial intelligence in law. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous intellectual basis for modern legal informatics.