ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY LAWYERS AND PARALEGALS

Abstract

Artificial intelligence, particularly generative artificial intelligence, is revolutionizing the legal profession. This transformation necessitates adherence to ethical standards that underpin competent and effective client representation. Bar associations and judges have called upon legal educators to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to utilize these emerging technologies. This article explores the growing use of generative AI in legal practice, identifies relevant bar ethics rules and court requirements, and uses case studies to highlight ethical lapses. Additionally, it discusses the author’s experiences with AI in research and pedagogy. No Bluebooks were harmed in the creation of this article.