Resources
Guidance for solicitors on generative artificial intelligence (AI)
The Law Society has published guidance for solicitors on the ethical and responsible use of generative AI.
Supporting you with emerging technology
The guidance highlights potential uses and limitations of generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar solutions. It also considers how a solicitor’s ethical and professional obligations apply to using these tools, informed by the Solicitors’ Guide to Professional Conduct and international guidance.
Topics include:
- Explaining AI and GenAI,
- key characteristics of text-based GenAI / Large Language Models (LLM)s,
- Gen AI in legal practice: opportunities and risks,
- GenAI in legal practice: professional obligations,
- The EU AI Act: what does it mean for the legal profession?
To view the full guidance, see Guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence by the legal profession in Ireland.
Resources for solicitors on AI
Solicitors can access a range of resources to help them use AI effectively and responsibly in their legal practice. These include:
- insightful articles on the practical impact and regulatory issues created by AI,
- Law Society Library resources on AI in legal practice, and
- tips to improve the accuracy of AI-based legal research.
For all these and more, visit the Legal Tech Hub.
Upcoming conference: AI for today's lawyer: what you need to know
AI for today's lawyer: what you need to know is a half-day conference on 26 November, designed in collaboration with the Law Society’s Technology Committee. The event will provide lawyers with an essential 360° overview of AI in the legal sector, including the regulatory landscape, AI’s impact on cyber security and accessibility, and the future of AI in the legal field.
