As a legal practitioner, it is becoming increasingly essential that you remain informed about and engaged with industry updates, education programs, professional discussions and policy developments on artificial intelligence (AI) so that you can make informed decisions about adopting AI tools while upholding the fundamental duties of competence, confidentiality, independence and integrity that underpin the legal profession. Keeping abreast of these developments is no longer optional – it is part of maintaining your professional competence and ensuring you can confidently and responsibly navigate the opportunities and risks associated with AI.

AI is rapidly reshaping legal practice, transforming the way lawyers research, draft, communicate, manage risk and deliver services to clients. From generative AI (GenAI) tools that assist with drafting and summarising documents, to predictive technologies, workflow automation and enhanced legal research platforms, AI presents significant opportunities to improve efficiency, accessibility and innovation across the profession. At the same time, its use raises important ethical, professional and regulatory considerations relating to confidentiality, accuracy, supervision, bias, cybersecurity and professional responsibility.

Below are resources to assist along your AI journey

AI Risk Checklist – This checklist is designed to assist small and mid-tier firms to select and adopt AI tools built by third party vendors. It is a risk assessment tool and it also provides a useful list of companion materials, resources and guidance relevant to the use of AI in legal practice.

Professional Development
24 July 2026 – Ethical Considerations in the Use of AI in Legal Practice. Catherine Scott, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers. Book here.
14 August 2026 – Advocacy at the Fair Work Commission and the Impact of AI. Commissioner Tanya Cirkovic, Fair Work Commissioner. Book here.
14 August 2026 – Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination. Katie Sweatman, Partner, Kingston Reid. Book here.
21 August 2026 – GenAI in the Courtroom: Ethical Obligations for Lawyers, Simone Herbert-Lowe, Principal, Law & Cyber. Book here.
5 March 2027 – GenAI Risk in Practice: The Danger of Underestimating It, Simone Herbert-Lowe, Principal, Law & Cyber. Book here.

Recordings and Podcasts
Hearsay Podcast – Do Human Lawyers Dream of Electric Briefs? Using AI Wisely in the Practice of Law – Will McCartney
Reimagining Legal Practice, Legal Service, and Business: Models in the AI Era
Ethical Considerations in the Use of AI in Legal Practice
Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI in Your Commercial and Property Law Practice
Tips to Enhance Your Tech-Enabled Legal Work Practices
Hearsay Podcast: Regulating AI: Australia’s Interim Response Unpacked – Raymond Sun
Hearsay Podcast: Democratic Revolution: Levelling the Access to Justice Field Using AI – Dominic Woolrych
Future Proofing Law Firms: Thriving in an AI World
Exploring the New Frontiers of Legal Services and Technology: A Conversation

Articles
Embracing Technology in Legal Practice: Practical Tools, Emerging AI, and the Lawyer’s Role
Can You Be Cruel to AI? A Jurisprudential and Moral Perspective
Fisk: Television Legal Dramas for Educating Lawyers
Family Law Case Notes – November 2025
Junior Lawyers: Your Next Big Bet in the Era of AI?
LPBT Update – Mediation and Its Role in the Complaint Process and Generative AI Viewed Through a Regulatory Lens