Artificial intelligence (AI) and lawtech

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced new possibilities and challenges for the legal sector. As the professional body for solicitors, we’re here to support our members in navigating the AI landscape.
A diagram representing the three elements of our artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. Innovation: AI is used across the legal sector in ways that benefit both firms and clients in legal service delivery. Impact: an effective AI regulatory landscape has been informed and influenced by the legal sector. Integrity: the responsible and ethical use of AI has been used to support the rule of law and access to justice.

Our AI strategy

We’ve worked with members to establish three long-term outcomes to guide our AI work. Led by innovation, impact and integrity, we aim to make sure the legal profession is and remains an authoritative voice on AI.

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A diagram representing the three elements of our artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. Innovation: AI is used across the legal sector in ways that benefit both firms and clients in legal service delivery. Impact: an effective AI regulatory landscape has been informed and influenced by the legal sector. Integrity: the responsible and ethical use of AI has been used to support the rule of law and access to justice.
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Generative AI: the essentials

Use our guidance to learn more about the boundless opportunities and new risks generative AI has brought to the legal profession.

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Resources

As your professional body, we're developing online resources, events and webinars on AI, lawtech and digital technologies.

Introduction to lawtech

How to use lawtech in your practice

Attitudes towards lawtech adoption

Learning

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EU AI Act and AI Systems: What You Need to Know (Thursday 23 October 2025)

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Understanding the Online Safety Act 2023 (Wednesday 29 October 2025)

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News and articles

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Networking seminar: almost everyone's guide to electronic disclosure

Join us at a networking seminar for in-house solicitors where Damian Murphy – barrister at Trinity Chambers – will talk about electronic disclosure.

01 Oct 2025

Tackling the big topics in law – from generative AI to ethics

AI represents a huge economic opportunity for the legal sector – but taking an ethical approach to innovation and regulation is essential, says Ian Jeffery, chief executive of the Law Society.

25 Sep 2025

Why investing in legal technology will give you the competitive edge

Shire Professions Finance explores why investing in legal technology will benefit your firm, how to choose the right tools for you and how to spread the cost to stay competitive.

25 Sep 2025

How law firms can talk to clients about what really matters

Firms that fail to identify their clients’ needs risk losing their competitive edge to more adaptable competitors. Find out how to bridge this communication gap.

03 Sep 2025

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