Post by Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner

The Legal Services Research Centre recently published research finding that Victorian lawyers are embracing the use of generative AI, but want more support to do so responsibly. While over one-third of Victorian lawyers are using AI in their legal practice, the technology is mostly being used on a small scale to improve workflows and boost productivity. Lawyers cited barriers to adoption such as a lack of clear guidelines and governance, as well as the appetite for the technology in their workplace. Pleasingly, most Victorian lawyers believe they have a duty to ensure AI use is in line with professional obligations. If you need more support to use AI in your legal practice, we have provided a list of resources in our 2026 Risk Outlook under the 'Using artificial intelligence’ risk: https://bit.ly/4uCsCR9 Victorian lawyers: keep an eye out for guidance on the use of AI in legal practice coming later this year. #LegalServicesResearchCentre #auslaw #VictorianLawyers #AIandtheLaw #LegalAI #vlsbc