Generative AI Guidance
With the explosion of Generative AI and the subsequent confusion and misuse by lawyers, several useful resources have been created to assist lawyers to better understand how lawyers can incorporate AI into their practice and professional responsibility considerations. See the resources below listed by jurisdiction but note that some information is not jurisdiction specific. If you are aware of other useful resources, please contact Melanie Hodges Neufeld at mhodgesneufeld@clia.ca.
British Columbia:
Law Society of British Columbia: Guidance on Professional Responsibility and Generative AI
The Law Society of British Columbia cannot endorse any product or tool; however, we can provide information that can help in your consideration of whether or not you want to use generative AI-powered tools in your legal practice and, if so, some professional responsibility considerations. The information provided in this guide is focused on the use of generative AI tools powered by LLMs.
Lawyers Indemnity Fund: Generative AI: What Lawyers Need To Know
Recent generative AI breakthroughs have brought tremendous opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness in all professions, including the practice of law. However, all lawyers must be aware of and consider the risks, including those set out below, before adopting AI into practice.
Alberta:
Law Society of Alberta: The Generative AI Playbook
This resource should serve as a starting point for Alberta lawyers seeking to harness the benefits of disruptive technologies like Gen AI while safeguarding their clients’ interests and maintaining their professional competence.
Manitoba:
Generative AI: What is It? What are the Ethical Considerations Relating to its Use?
See page 10 of the Communique newsletter.
Saskatchewan:
Law Society of Saskatchewan: Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law
The Law Society of Saskatchewan has prepared this guidance document with the goals of:
helping lawyers use generative AI in a manner consistent with their professional obligations; and
assisting legal workplaces to develop appropriate internal policies on generative AI.