Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law
Presentation Type
Poster
Faculty Advisor
Thomas Loikith
Access Type
Event
Start Date
26-4-2024 2:15 PM
End Date
26-4-2024 3:15 PM
Description
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is becoming an integral part of the practice of law. From law office procedures to assistance drafting pleadings, AI affects the practice of law, and its use is only going to increase. However, AI is not without its risks. There are examples of AI being misused in the practice of law, with significant negative repercussions to attorneys, litigants and the justice system itself. Are current laws, court rules and rules of professional responsibility sufficient to regulate the use of AI in the practice of law? What steps should be taken to ensure that AI is used in the practice of law consistent with applicable laws? This is a complex problem requiring interdisciplinary research to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of and solutions to the research problem. I analyze the problem through the disciplines of law and ethics. I use qualitative research methodology and analyzed court opinions and scholarly sources to find a common ground between relevant disciplinary insights. I seek to integrate such common insights to arrive at a more comprehensive understanding of and suggest possible solutions to the research problem. I have not completed my research and analysis. However, I preliminary conclude that limitations should be applied to the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of law. Further, given the fact that governments have enacted on how artificial intelligence can be used, it is appropriate for lawyers to recognize there is a risk and they should closely monitor how and when it is used
Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is becoming an integral part of the practice of law. From law office procedures to assistance drafting pleadings, AI affects the practice of law, and its use is only going to increase. However, AI is not without its risks. There are examples of AI being misused in the practice of law, with significant negative repercussions to attorneys, litigants and the justice system itself. Are current laws, court rules and rules of professional responsibility sufficient to regulate the use of AI in the practice of law? What steps should be taken to ensure that AI is used in the practice of law consistent with applicable laws? This is a complex problem requiring interdisciplinary research to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of and solutions to the research problem. I analyze the problem through the disciplines of law and ethics. I use qualitative research methodology and analyzed court opinions and scholarly sources to find a common ground between relevant disciplinary insights. I seek to integrate such common insights to arrive at a more comprehensive understanding of and suggest possible solutions to the research problem. I have not completed my research and analysis. However, I preliminary conclude that limitations should be applied to the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of law. Further, given the fact that governments have enacted on how artificial intelligence can be used, it is appropriate for lawyers to recognize there is a risk and they should closely monitor how and when it is used