ABOUT
The AALL State of the Profession report offers a comprehensive view of the law library and legal information landscape, highlighting the contributions, challenges, and aspirations of legal information professionals. Designed as a tool for benchmarking, advocacy, strategic planning, and personal growth, it serves as a valuable resource for navigating and advancing the field.
The 2025 report published on June 24, 2025.
STATE OF THE PROFESSION REPORT COMMITTEE
The State of the Profession Report Committee reviews and revises the surveys that inform the AALL State of the Profession report to ensure they reflect the current state of law librarianship and the legal information profession. The committee produces separate instruments for academic, firm/corporate, and government settings.
PURCHASING INFORMATION
2025 Edition
The report was published on June 23, 2025 and is available for purchase. The 2025 edition reflects new realities—from workforce changes and the implementation of AI to the continued transformation of library services, collections, and technology. The complimentary Executive Summary provides additional details. The following options are available: Print, Digital, and the Print+Digital Bundle. Pricing starts at $179 for current AALL members and $279 for nonmembers.
2023 Edition
The report was published May 1, 2023 and is available for purchase. The following options are available: Print, Digital, and the Print+Digital Bundle. Pricing starts at $179 for current AALL members and $279 for nonmembers.
2021 Edition
The report was published in June 2021 and is available for purchase. The following options are available: Print, Digital, and the Print+Digital Bundle. Pricing starts at $149 for current AALL members and $249 for nonmembers.
2019 Edition
The report was published in April 2019 is available for purchase. The Digital edition is still avaialble for purchase. Pricing starts at $149 for current AALL members and $249 for nonmembers.
MEDIA COVERAGE
The 2023 AALL State of the Profession report has been covered in an exclusive interview with Law360 that AALL President-Elect June Liebert participated in, and was also covered by Bob Ambrogi in his LawSites blog and shared on InfoDocket.
The 2021 AALL State of the Profession report has been covered by Above the Law, Dewey B Strategic, InfoDocket, LawSites by Robert Ambrogi, and Legaltech News.
The 2019 edition was covered by ABA Journal and 3 Geeks and a Law. Robert Ambrogi wrote about the publication for Above the Law and LawSites and discussed it with former AALL President Femi Cadmus during an episode of his LawNext podcast.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Director of Marketing & Communications Heather Haemker.