AI Note-Taking for Lawyers in Ireland - The New Law Society Guidance Explored

Introduction

AI meeting note-taking tools are rapidly becoming part of everyday legal practice but, in June 2026, the Law Society’s Technology Committee issued new guidance highlighting that their use is not risk-free.

This short webinar breaks down the guidance in a practical, accessible way. You will explore why it was needed, what it says about the benefits and risks of AI notetakers and how it helps firms and in-house teams navigate key issues such as disclosure and consent, legal professional privilege, confidentiality, data protection and security. You will also look at the ‘in-the-moment’ thinking that can be lost when lawyers rely on automated transcription instead of traditional note-taking.

AI notetakers can deliver real efficiency gains, but they also introduce hidden risks that need careful management. By understanding the guidance, you will be better placed to adopt these tools safely, balancing productivity with compliance and professional obligations, while making informed decisions about vendors and use cases.

By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

• Understand what the Law Society’s AI note-taking guidance covers and why it was issued
• Apply its key considerations, including consent, privilege, confidentiality, GDPR and AI literacy
• Use its headline requirements checklist to evaluate AI note-taking tools and vendors in your own organisation

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• The Law Society’s note-taking guidance:
• Why the guidance was introduced and the risks it responds to
• The benefits of AI notetakers alongside the continuing value of handwritten notes
• How ‘in-the-moment’ legal analysis and judgement can be lost in recorded or automated note-taking
• Key considerations before adopting an AI notetaking tool:
• Disclosure requirements, obtaining explicit client consent and managing client relationships
• Legal professional privilege and maintaining confidentiality
• Data protection obligations, including GDPR compliance, security standards and data storage arrangements
• Professional obligations and AI literacy:
• The November 2025 Generative AI Guidelines and their relevance to legal practice
• Mandatory AI literacy requirements under the EU AI Act
• Why consumer-grade AI tools may be inappropriate for handling client or sensitive legal data
• Assessing tools against the guidance’s headline requirements:
• Key vendor due diligence questions recommended by the guidance
• Evaluating data security, GDPR compliance, data location, retention and deletion policies
• Where to access further resources and ongoing updates, including:
• AI notetaking tools for legal practice
• Generative AI guidance

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 11th August 2026

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