Artificial Intelligence & Its Use Within Litigation: Opportunities & Threats

Introduction

Artificial intelligence is continuing to reshape many different industries, with the legal sector being no exception. The Government has recently announced that it wants to be an early adopter of artificial intelligence, with their advisory Al Growth Lab’s first focus being on lawtech, legal services, and conveyancing services. Law firms and the courts are rapidly becoming a battleground where artificial intelligence is being increasingly used. Whilst there is hope that this will help to increase access to justice, and support the continued growth of legal services, it is also important to ensure that this is underpinned by the right understanding and to minimise the risks involved in doing so.

Please note that this training does not look at AI as the subject matter of litigation.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What do we mean by artificial intelligence? Key terms and meanings
• Relevant law and guidance in England and Wales:
• Bar Standards Board: Guidance on use of AI and other technologies
• Academy of Experts: Guidance for expert witnesses on the use of AI
• AI and lawtech: Law Society
• Courts and Tribunals Judiciary - AI guidance
• AI within litigation, by looking at current and potential future use:
• Law firms - work product
• Law firms - in Court
• Litigants in person
• Judges - use by judges and courts
• AI within litigation:
• Legal research and drafting
• Case analysis
• Review of documents and disclosure
• Witness and expert evidence
• Submissions and other documents for court
• Communications during litigation
• Considerations in using AI and privilege and data protection
• Court specific guidance and recent case law showing the Court’s approach and referrals to professional bodies
• AI and the future: judicial comment and consultations
• Approach being taken in other jurisdictions

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.