More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result
TL;DR
Research finds 55% of lawyers are using AI in legal practices, up from 37% last year, though efficiency gains aren’t as high as expected Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast More than half of Victoria’s lawyers have reported using AI in their work, according to a new study, but just over a quarter say they’ve reduced fees as a result of efficiency gains. They also say clients seeking advice from chatbots has added to their workload, forcing them to correct errors made by AI.
Nauti's Take
For small law firms, the key metric is actual time saved per case, including verification and corrections. Before using AI to justify new pricing, teams should measure three common workflows and track how often chatbot output requires substantive rework.
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