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.
New Zealand Law Society - AI Hub
The AI Hub provides a curated collection of practical, relevant resources to help you keep pace and use artificial intelligence with confidence. See our guidance on Generative AI, as well as from trusted parties on using AI in Court, cyber security and privacy. Read the latest case law. Access AI learning through webinars, videos and articles, and make use of AI-enabled research and citation checking services through the Law Society Library.
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.
Learn to use AI-powered research to build company and industry profiles, find clients, track trends and monitor key news and regulatory updates.
22 September 2026. Register now.
Practical AI and automation guidance for family lawyers, focused on creating space for stronger client relationships.
5 November 2026. Register now.
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.
Upload legal documents or draft text. This LexisNexis AI-powered tool scans your work and recommends cases, legislation and legal issues.
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.
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.
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.
