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More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result

The Guardian World Thursday 29 October 2026, 23:00 UTC By Josh Taylor Technology reporter 1 min read
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Research finds 55% of lawyers are using AI in legal practices, up from 37% last year, though efficiency gains aren’t as high as expectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore 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.

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

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.

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