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Description

AI and Lawyer Liability: Identifying Risks, Setting Rules and Ensuring Traceability

Using an artificial intelligence assistant on a client matter without exposing the firm or client confidentiality

  • 0.43 days — 3 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

A draft document produced by an artificial intelligence assistant sometimes contains a citation that does not exist. The lawyer who signs it answers for it. Client confidentiality is immediately at stake as soon as a case document is uploaded to a tool hosted elsewhere, and the client relationship requires transparency about what was done and with which tool.

This short virtual format addresses the responsibility of the lawyer who uses such tools. In three hours, participants identify the risks specific to their practice, establish usage rules within the firm and organise the traceability of work carried out with the support of an assistant.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the professional conduct risks associated with using a generative assistant
  • Verify the sources and citations produced by a generative tool
  • Protect client confidentiality when using an external tool
  • Inform the client of how these tools are used on their matter
  • Draft a usage policy applicable across the firm

What makes this programme different

A firm usage policy is drafted during the session
Typical generative tool errors are demonstrated on real outputs
The citation verification process is formalised step by step

Programme

1Risks specific to legal practice

Knowing what you are committing to

  • Reliability of generated content and non-existent citations
  • Responsibility of the person signing the document
  • Client confidentiality and uploading case documents to an external tool
  • Confidentiality of exchanges with the client

2Verification and traceability

Checking before delivery

  • Review process for an AI-assisted draft document
  • Systematic verification of all cited references
  • Retention of the instructions given and of the versions produced
  • Allocation of checks between partner and associate

3Usage rules and the client relationship

Setting a framework rather than banning

  • Content of a usage policy within the firm
  • Approved tools and data that must never be uploaded
  • Client information and wording in the engagement letter
  • Monitoring usage over time

Who is it for

Lawyers, associates, in-house counsel working with law firms and administrative staff required to use artificial intelligence tools.

Prerequisites

Practising within a law firm or working regularly with one.

Dates & locations

12 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.