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How AI in legal supervision is changing lawyer training

How AI in legal supervision is changing lawyer training

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how junior lawyers develop core legal skills and how they are supervised and mentored.In this episode, Allens’ Lisa Kozaris and Caitlin Dagher share how AI in legal supervision has minimised the grunt work, created space for higher value thinking and changed the dynamics of the mentorship between senior and junior lawyers.Tune in to hear some real-life examples from inside one of Australia’s largest law firms, including programs to improve digital literacy, and why open conversations about AI matter for building confidence and good judgment.The episode also offers practical advice about how firms can support experimentation, set clear boundaries and recognise the digital strengths junior lawyers bring to legal practice. This is essential listening for practices big and small developing the next generation of lawyers in a rapidly changing profession.Guest: Lisa Kozaris, Chief Innovation and Legal Solutions Officer at Allens www.linkedin.com/in/lisakozaris/Caitlin Dagher, Associate in Disputes and Investigations at Allens and a recent graduate www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-dagher-15450b138/Host:Karen Finch, Head of Legal Policy and Innovation, Law Institute of Victoriakfinch@liv.asn.au | www.linkedin.com/in/karen-finchEpisode OverviewThis episode explores how AI is reshaping legal supervision, training and young lawyer development. Lisa Kozaris, Chief Innovation and Legal Solutions Officer at Allens, and Caitlin Dagher, Associate in Disputes & Investigations, share insights on how the profession is shifting as traditional manual tasks that once defined early legal careers are increasingly automated.Despite profound technological shifts brought about by legal artificial intelligence technology, foundational legal skills – such as critical thinking, legal analysis and strategic reasoning – remain irreplaceable. Rather than diminishing these abilities, AI tools help accelerate the early, manual stages of legal work, allowing juniors to focus on high-value tasks.Allens has prioritised digital learning for lawyers, integrating new ways of working into its core legal training programs and adopting both general purpose and legal-specific AI tools into its practice. As the use of technology becomes more integrated into its practice, the importance of open, transparent conversations about mentoring and AI use become increasingly more important.The benefits flow both ways, and firms can reap huge benefits from today’s junior lawyers status as digital natives who are eager to test out the latest AI tools and confident in applying technology in the workplace in new and interesting ways.Topics & Timestamps: [00:20] Intro and guest welcome[02:02] How young lawyers’ skill development has changed with AI[05:20] The key to using AI well in a practice[08:03] How AI affects a mentor relationship[10:57] What AI tools and programs Allens has implemented[12:29] How senior lawyers can ensure AI skill development in juniors[14:48] Valuing junior lawyer digital skill sets[18:30] AI skill building compared to billable workKey Takeaways:AI is changing how junior lawyers learn, but not what they learn, with critical thinking skills still at the core of their development.Including AI in mentorship conversations can make its use more transparent, collaborative and effective.Digital literacy is now a fundamental legal skill, and firms should be encouraged to embed AI training into their practice for lawyers at all levels.Learning by doing is the most effective way to develop AI capabilities.Junior lawyers often bring fresh AI insight and capabilities, which senior lawyers could benefit from embracing.Resources & Links:LIV Artificial Intelligence Hub – essential and up-to-date AI resources for Victorian practitionersEthical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence – LIV AI Ethics Guidelineswww.allens.com.auwww.allens.com.au/insights-news/explore/2025/the-allens-ai-australian-law-benchmark-2025/“Supervising AI” – LIJ article by the Legal Practitioner’s Liability Committee“AI and democracy” – LIJ article by The Honourable Justice Melissa PerryCentre for AI and Digital Ethics (CIADE)For the latest insights on Victorian legal developments and to hear directly from leading voices in the profession, subscribe to Cross-Examined on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit the Law Institute of Victoria website.Follow us on LinkedIn for legal insights and episode updates.Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating to help other legal practitioners find and benefit from the series.About This PodcastCross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights.This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. ...
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