The Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession

29/03/2017

The legal profession in Australia is undergoing rapid, widespread transformation. In response, the Law Society of NSW began the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Commission of Inquiry. The commission's report is now available online.

Among its key findings are that: inhouse corporate lawyers are driving change; consumer pressure and lower prices are driving increased use of technology; and artificial intelligence raises regulatory and ethical issues.