The Law Society of England and Wales has announced its new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy based on three pillars: Innovation, Impact and Integrity.
AI is already driving Innovation across the legal sector. At the core of the new strategy is Integrity to ensure AI is used in a responsible and ethical way.
The Law Society’s foundational goal is to protect solicitors and the public by helping them get the best out of this new technology and ultimately, support the rule of law and promote equal and fair access to justice for all. Richard Atkinson, president of the Law Society of England and Wales said:
“The rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies has ushered in new possibilities and challenges for the legal sector. As the professional body for solicitors, we’re there to support all our members navigate and benefit from the new AI landscape.
Led by innovation, impact and integrity, we aim to make sure we remain an authoritative voice on AI that not only supports the profession but also the UK economy.
Within these three overlapping themes, we recognise that different solicitors and firms of all sizes have wide-ranging interests, experiences and expectations around AI and other existing digital tools and emerging technologies. The Law Society is committed to supporting all solicitors and the whole legal sector to provide first-rate services to their clients.
We will continue to influence, lead and shape regulatory and policy positions on AI for the legal sector and widen our resources to help firms identify and address the risks of AI to best serve public interest.”
