Risks and Mitigations
Part V addresses the critical professional and ethical considerations that must guide responsible adoption of AI in legal practice. It discusses how existing professional conduct obligations apply to the use of generative AI. The part culminates in an activity to create a comprehensive AI policy. Emphasis is placed on building systems that support innovation while maintaining the highest professional standards and protecting client interests.
Learning Objectives
By the end of Part V, you will be able to:
- Identify and assess the key ethical and professional responsibility issues arising from generative AI use in legal practice
- Interpret relevant professional conduct rules and ethical principles in AI-assisted work
- Develop comprehensive policies and procedures for responsible AI use in legal practice
Self-Assessment Questions
- How do traditional professional conduct obligations apply specifically to generative AI use in legal practice?
- What has been a primary concern of Australian courts when it comes to the use of generative AI?
- What are the key components that should be included in a comprehensive AI policy?
