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More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result
<p>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</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>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.</p><p>They also say clients seeking advice from chatbots has added to their workload, forcing them to correct errors made by AI.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/oct/30/victorian-lawyers-ai-clients-fees">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 29, 2026The Guardian World Read the full report