In force from 1 January 2025Practice noteIllinois Supreme CourtLast checked 10 October 2026
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Illinois: AI rules for lawyers
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What this means for lawyers
The Illinois Supreme Court's AI Policy (announced 18 December 2024) says use of AI by litigants, attorneys, judges and court staff "may be expected, should not be discouraged, and is authorized" if it complies with legal and ethical standards.
The Rules of Professional Conduct (and, for judges, the Code of Judicial Conduct) apply fully to AI use, and attorneys, judges and self-represented litigants are accountable for their final work product.
All users must thoroughly review AI-generated content before submitting it in any court proceeding, and must understand both general AI capabilities and the specific tool before using it.
The Court said its current rules are sufficient to govern AI use and that it will regularly reassess them; the announcement does not describe a new disclosure or certification rule.
As at .
Telling the court and the client
- Tell the courtUnclear
Client disclosure/consent: no rule found in the sources read; the ARDC kit is described as including sample notices and a consent form, but it is nonbinding and was not read.
- Tell the clientUnclear
Same basis and sources as above.
What changed in Illinois in the last 12 months
No new or changed AI rules recorded for Illinois in the last 12 months.
AI instruments
Courts and tribunals
State bar and regulators
Professional guidanceAttorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of IllinoisDate not statedLast checked 31 October 2026
Sources
- Illinois Supreme Court: Policy on Artificial Intelligence · last checked
- Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois: Artificial Intelligence page and guide: Implementing Generative AI for Illinois Attorneys · last checked
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Before the work starts
- Define the matter
Confirm the client’s instructions, jurisdiction, intended output and the information available before dividing the work.
- Confirm the source material
Check the work against the original records and identify omissions, contradictions and remaining information.
- Record review and approval
Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.
- Jurisdiction
Apply this guidance to the actual matter and jurisdiction. Confirm current requirements before relying on an example.
Limits on AI assistance
- Confirm firm, client and applicable court or professional restrictions before using any AI feature.