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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A woman with glasses with reflection of a computer screen on them.

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

Using lawtech in your practice

Attitudes towards lawtech adoption

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News and articles

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Bicentenary bites: what’s got everyone talking

As we travel across England and Wales to mark 200 years of supporting solicitors, we’re not only celebrating our members – we’re listening to them too. What we hear will help shape how we represent and advocate for the profession in the years ahead.

22 Apr 2025

The Law Society’s deputy vice president: “I'm an unashamed geek – I do coding to relax!”

The Law Society’s deputy vice president, Brett Dixon, on the impact of tech, diversity and membership organisations.

15 Apr 2025

Can law firms use AI to become more profitable?

How can AI be used to the advantage of the modern law practitioner? Adrian Jardine and Arianna Liddle from LEAP share six ways firms can use AI to boost their business operations.

20 Feb 2025

Westminster update: Law Society calls for wider consultation on Assisted Dying Bill

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Law Society calls for wider consultation on Assisted Dying Bill, discussions on our amendments to Mental Health Bill, MPs argue over immigration figures, MPs debate Data Bill.

17 Feb 2025

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