aceMore than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result
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 have reduced fees as a result of efficiency gains. They also say clients seeking advice from chatbots have added to their workload, forcing them to correct errors made by AI. The 2026 census of 2,221 of the state’s lawyers, conducted by the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner’s legal services research centre, found a big increase in lawyers using AI in their practices,…
Only 26% of Victorian lawyers say AI has lowered client fees, and nearly half report more time and effort when clients bring AI-sourced advice, often inaccurate or needing correction.
The researcher said efficiency gains were lower than expected, that verification steps might have negated them, and that more research is needed to understand client perspectives.
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- JournalismThe Guardian2026-10-29
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