The Junior Lawyer in the Age of AI - Opportunity, Pressure & Change

Introduction

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how law firms operate, with tasks traditionally central to junior lawyers’ development (such as research, document review, drafting and due diligence) now increasingly supported or transformed by emerging technologies.

This shift raises important questions about how junior lawyers are trained, the nature of the work they will be given and the competencies they will need to thrive in a changing profession. While AI creates new opportunities for learning and efficiency, it also introduces fresh pressures around pace, expectations and skill adaptation.

This new virtual classroom seminar will examine what AI means for the junior lawyer, highlighting the opportunities it presents, the challenges it may intensify and the core skills that will define success in an AI-enabled legal career.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How AI is currently being used in law firms and its impact on day-to-day tasks performed by junior lawyers
• Which traditional trainee responsibilities are being automated and which continue to require human input and oversight?
• The core skills that will distinguish future junior lawyers, including judgment, client communication and professional responsibility
• Supervision and sign-off obligations in the context of AI-assisted legal work
• Ethical duties when using AI, including competence, confidentiality and integrity
• Practical case studies and lessons learned from the use of AI in legal practice
• How AI and automation can enhance the effectiveness of junior lawyers, enabling higher-quality output and improved productivity
• Case study analysis - productivity gains from AI-enabled entry-level roles in other industries and implications for the legal profession

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.