Last updated September 2024

With an “adapt and adopt” mantra, Canadian law firms and lawyers are increasingly looking to Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) to support their legal practices.

Without training and a common understanding however, mistakes can be made. AI use policies are essential to realizing the benefits while containing those risks. Such policies also speak to lawyers’ obligations to supervise articling students, staff and other personnel.

The Law Society of Alberta is pleased to provide a Model Generative AI Use Policy that firms and organizations can adapt and use. As an example of how law firms can use Gen AI, Microsoft Copilot was used to edit and enhance the content of this document.

The model policy offers various phrasing for firms and organizations developing Gen AI guidelines. The options presented may not be suitable for every organization or practice however, and users should adapt the wording that fits their unique circumstances.

In addition to the model policy, the Law Society also has guides and other resources for employees and employers to better understand the potential and obligations relating to Gen AI. These include the Generative AI Playbook and Gen AI Rules of Engagement for Canadian Lawyers.

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If you have any questions about Gen AI or the model use policy, please contact the Legal Technology department.