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AI and the Legal Profession: Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the Law Society Library's Subject Guide on AI and the Legal Profession where you can find information on books, eBooks, journal articles, policies, international professional guidance and other useful resources on artificial intelligence in relation to the legal profession.

Library Guide: Mitigating AI Hallucinations

The library has created a practical guide for legal practitioners on mitigating the risks of hallucinations in AI generated case law searches (1 July 2025) 

Mitigating AI Hallucinations

News

European Commission (10 July 2025)

General-Purpose AI Code of Practice now available

Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (7 May 2025)

Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service 

Read more AI news here

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Legal Practice

View the library's starter's guide to AI and legal practice. 

'Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Legal Practice'.

Library Resources Pack

Download a complete list of up to date books, eBooks and journal articles on AI and the legal profession, available from the library.

AI and the Legal Profession library resource pack

Books and eBooks

Browse a list of books available to borrow from the library covering AI and the legal profession, AI regulation, understanding AI and more.

Browse books     eBooks

 

 

Law and Policies

View EU policy documents including the EU AI Act, the Irish government's national AI strategy and the UK's national AI strategy. 

Law and Policies

Journal Articles

Access a list of recent journal articles including AI and the legal profession, AI regulation, AI and intellectual property, contract drafting and more.

Journal articles

 

 

Professional Guidance

View recently published guidance on the use of AI by the legal profession, including guides from the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council.

Professional Guidance

Law Society Committees

Access the Law Society's Intellectual Property & Data Protection Law Committee and the Technology Committee pages.

Intellectual Property & Data Protection Law Committee

Technology Committee