Présentation de l'éditeur

How are new technologies changing the practice of law?

With examples and explanations drawn from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and other common law countries, as well as from China and Europe, this book considers the opportunities and implications for lawyers as artificial intelligence systems become commonplace in legal service delivery. It examines what lawyers do in the practice of law and where AI will impact this work. It also explains the important continuing role of the lawyer in an AI world.

This book is divided into three parts:

Part A provides an accessible explanation of AI, including diagrams, and contrasts this with the role and work of lawyers.

Part B focuses on six different aspects of legal work (litigation, transactional, dispute resolution, regulation and compliance, criminal law and legal advice and strategy) where AI is making a considerable impact and looks at how this is occurring.

Part C discusses how lawyers and law firms can best utilise the promise of AI, while also acknowledging its limitations. It also discusses ethical and regulatory issues, including the lawyer's role in upholding the rule of law.

Sommaire

1. Introduction 

Disruption 
The Advent of AI and Lawyers – Into the Unknown? 
The Lawyer's Value 
Overview of Chapters 

PART I. LAWYERS AND THE EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

2. Artificial Intelligence: What It Is and Why It Matters 

Introduction 
History of AI and Law 
Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing 
Where Next? 

3. The Practice of Law – What Do Lawyers Do? 

Introduction 
Who are Lawyers? 
The Work of Lawyers (What Do Lawyers Do?) 
Organisational Forms (Where Do Lawyers Work?) 
How are Lawyers Regulated? 
Who (or What) Will Lawyers Become? 

PART II. THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEGAL PRACTICE

4. AI and Outcome Prediction 

Introduction 
Application of AI to Legal Outcome Prediction 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

5. AI, Pre-Trial Information Gathering (Discovery and Disclosure) and Litigation Lawyers 

Introduction 
Litigation Lawyers – Gathering Information and Evidence 
Application of AI to Pre-trial Processes 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

6. AI, Online Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Introduction 
Advocates and Dispute Resolution Lawyers 
Application of AI to Online Courts and ADR 
Role of the Lawyer aft er ODR 
Future Developments 

7. AI and Transactional Lawyers 

Introduction 
Transactional Law, Contract Commoditisation and Lawyers 
Application of AI to Transactional Law 
Role of the Transactional Lawyer 
Future Developments 

8. AI and Regulatory Lawyers 

Introduction 
Regulatory Lawyers 
Application of AI to Regulation 
Role of the Lawyer in RegTech 
Future Developments 

9. AI and Criminal Lawyers 

Introduction 
Criminal Law and Lawyers 
Application of AI in the Criminal Justice System 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

PART III. THE FUTURE OF LAWYERS AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION

10. Limitations of AI 

Introduction 
Data and Design
Can Data and Design Problems be Overcome? 
Cost and Sustainability 
Not being Human 
Conclusion 

11. Legal Ethics, Liability and Regulation in an AI World 

Introduction 
Legal Ethics in an AI World 
Liability for AI 
Regulation 
Legal Practice by Non-Lawyers
Conclusion 

12. Future of the Legal Profession 

Introduction 
Threats and Opportunities in the Use of AI for Lawyers 
The Expertise Value 
The Ethics Value 
The Human Value 
Education 
Supporting AI-Enabled Legal Practice 
Conclusion