AI and Legal Services
Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:00
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Sherrard RoomTimings
09:45 ~ Doors Open
10:00 ~ Session
This event is expected to end at approximately 11:30
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This session will look at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on UK legal services, both at the Bar of England and Wales and in corporate law. The session will provide an overview of the current legislative and regulatory landscape; ethical considerations of using AI in legal work for those practicing at the Bar, and the current and future impacts of AI on legal research.
Students will receive a 30-minute introductory lecture on legal AI. They will then be set a small research task, which they can complete independently as part of a team, using the commonplace Generative AI (GAI), ChatGPT, where they will use this software to attempt to answer a legal question. Whilst completing the task, they will be encouraged to complete a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis by way of getting them to consider the pros and cons of using newly emerging technologies in the process of legal research.
Students will feedback their results and the session will end by looking at the impact of AI on legal databases such as Westlaw UK and LexisLibrary.
Details of the preparation required in advance of this session will be made available to ticket holders in due course, and at least one week before the session. You will be able to download it using the link at the top of this page. Please ensure that you prepare in good time.
Who can Attend
This event is for members only. Whilst primarily aimed at Student members, there are a number of places available for Called members.
Dietary Requirements
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Aims:
After this session, students should be able to:
- Understand further the limitations and benefits of using AI in legal research.
- Understand more clearly the current legislative framework in the UK surrounding AI.
- Consider, deeply, the ethical issues of using AI-based technologies in legal work.
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:
- TBC
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Bookings and Cancellations
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Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Cancellations:
Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
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