Quote only the legislative change the lawyer supplies
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- For each amendment the lawyer supplies, quote the section and the effective date the source states. Do not describe a change that is not in the supplied source.
- What the lawyer must review
- You tell the lawyers in the practice what changed. Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 says competence includes keeping abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks of relevant technology. Formal Opinion 512 says a tool may produce responses that have no basis in fact or reality, and that you must independently verify output before you rely on it. Model Rule 1.4(a)(3) applies when you inform a client about a change that affects that client's matter. A section that is not in the source you supplied is not summarized. An effective date that the source does not state is left blank.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Do not begin AI assistance until the responsible lawyer has defined and confirmed its permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.