The New Zealand Law Society's AI Hub brings together guidance, learning, legal research resources and practical information to support lawyers using artificial intelligence in legal practice. Explore AI and law guidance, case law, articles, training, AI-enabled legal tools, and research and citation checking services designed to help New Zealand lawyers use AI confidently, responsibly and in line with their professional obligations.
While AI tools can support aspects of legal practice, lawyers remain responsible for exercising professional judgment, protecting client confidentiality, and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of any AI-generated output.
Use the links below to access AI resources.
Law Society guidance on using artificial intelligence in legal practice. Plus, guidance from other trusted parties on managing risk and meeting Court expectations, adopting AI systems safely and managing privacy.
Supporting New Zealand lawyers to build practical skills and confidence in using artificial intelligence in legal practice. Upcoming webinars and events for the latest in AI from the Law Society, as well as access to presentation and webinar recordings.
Access AI-enabled legal research tools through the Law Society Library to find cases, test legal arguments and answer legal questions. We also offer a human-centred case verification service for AI generated case citations.
If you’re using AI, make sure you’re across the latest Court rulings. These cases feature explicit guidance from Judges to lawyers concerning legal professional responsibility when using material generated with AI. New Zealand cases will be added as these become available.
New stories, magazine articles and factsheets about artificial intelligence and the legal profession. Read articles and insights about the opportunities, risks and responsibilities that come with using AI as well as practical steps to take and services that can help.
This Law Society guidance sets out what lawyers need to consider to manage the risks associated with using Generative AI.
Law Society checklist of items to consider when using AI - from exploration and procurement to use and review.
Courts of New Zealand guidance on using Generative AI when representing clients in court and tribunal proceedings.
National Cyber Security Centre guidance on designing and operating agentic AI systems and managing risk.
The Privacy Commissioner’s guidance on using AI tools and the Information Privacy Principles.
A discussion on the impact of AI on productivity, performance, wellbeing, and the evolving nature of legal work.
12 November 2026. Register now.
This future-focused session explores how AI is changing the economics, leadership and delivery of legal work.
18 November 2026. Register now.
Join leading AI strategist Natalie Kim for a masterclass designed specifically for lawyers navigating AI adoption.
10 December 2026. Register now.
Examine the future value of legal practice and the broader professional and ethical questions that AI raises.
15 March 2027. Register now
Learn to use AI-powered research to build company and industry profiles, find clients, track trends and monitor key news and regulatory updates.
Angela Lowes, Law Society, June 2026. 1 hour.
AI and how it can support your practice.
Tom Maasland and Scott McLiver, Employment Law Conference, June 2026. 55 minutes.
Practical AI and legal tech tools for property lawyers.
Gene Turner, Property Law Conference, May 2026. 45 minutes.
Practical AI and legal tech tools for family lawyers.
Charlotte Price, Lawyer for Child Conference, May 2026. 1 hour.
Techniques for using today’s most accessible AI assistants effectively.
Angela Lowes, Law Society, May 2026. 1 hour.
Avoid fabrications or misattributions. Ask our experienced legal researchers to check and verify citations against our extensive collection.
This AI legal assistant offers legal research, drafting and document analysis. Access the full Protégé package from your own device at our 36 law library locations (including 33 lawyers’ room) across the motu.
This Thomson Reuters legal AI tool is available for our staff use only. Ask our experienced legal researchers to use Westlaw AI on your behalf.
Ask this CCH research platform questions in plain language to generate legal answers directly linked to subscription content.
Upload legal documents or draft text. This LexisNexis AI-powered tool scans your work and recommends cases, legislation and legal issues.
Guideline case, citation of fictitious authorities, duty to court, training, supervision.
Failure to verify AI citations, improper conduct, duties of legal practitioners to Court, duties of supervising lawyers.
AI hallucinations, fictitious cases relied on in Court, contempt.
ChatGPT - fabricated police testimony and witnesses – failure to verify - contempt of Court – penalty - USA
Read cases highlighting judicial guidance on lawyers’ professional responsibilities when using AI-generated material.
How AI is reconfiguring legal work and what it means for the New Zealand legal profession.
LawTalk, April 2026.
Reminding lawyers of their duties to clients and the courts when using Generative AI.
News, December 2025.
Practical steps for protecting your clients, your firm, and your professional reputation.
News, October 2025.
While AI may improve efficiency, AI tools can generate false case law. Plus, the Law Society’s citation checking service.
News, August 2025.
Explains the risks associated with automated decision-making, the need for clear rules and best practices.
Factsheet, June 2025.
