Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way software engineers, communications specialists and forensic scientists work. Are judicial officers next? What do you need to know, now and for the future?
By training generative AI tools on customised data sets, law firms and software developers are trying to eliminate hallucinations (AI-generated responses that are false or misleading) and develop bespoke products designed for the legal industry.
So far, this has been met with mixed success. Studies indicate that even specialist products are prone to error. But law firms are pressing ahead, with major international law firms either partnering with the legal AI developer Harvey AI or developing their own in-house tools in the quest for client satisfaction and efficiency.
What does this mean for judicial officers?
When can you safely use AI tools in your judicial work? And what should you do when you suspect parties have used AI in the preparation of material?
At this seminar, you will learn about the potential role of AI in the judicial process, from both legal and practical perspectives.
Note: This program is open to judicial officers only.
Speakers.
Judge Simon Moglia was appointed as Judge to the County Court of Victoria in March 2022. Judge Moglia had a long and varied career including holding positions as a Youth Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Australia, and as an adviser to the World Council of Churches in Geneva. His Honour has practiced law since 2000, working initially as a Legal Aid lawyer and later as a Public Defender.
Judge Simon Moglia was appointed as Judge to the County Court of Victoria in March 2022. Judge Moglia had a long and varied career including holding positions as a Youth Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Australia, and as an adviser to the World Council of Churches in Geneva. His Honour has practiced law since 2000, working initially as a Legal Aid lawyer and later as a Public Defender.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Bourke was appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria in 2014, and was appointed Deputy Chief Magistrate in charge of Court Operations in July 2022. Prior to joining the bench, Deputy Chief Magistrate Bourke practised at the Victorian Bar for 10 years, appearing in all Victorian jurisdictions in criminal and civil work. At the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, his Honour has also held the positions of Lead Magistrate of Technology, Innovation and Change, Lead Magistrate for the introduction of the online court in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Regional Coordinating Magistrate.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Bourke was appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria in 2014, and was appointed Deputy Chief Magistrate in charge of Court Operations in July 2022. Prior to joining the bench, Deputy Chief Magistrate Bourke practised at the Victorian Bar for 10 years, appearing in all Victorian jurisdictions in criminal and civil work. At the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, his Honour has also held the positions of Lead Magistrate of Technology, Innovation and Change, Lead Magistrate for the introduction of the online court in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Regional Coordinating Magistrate.
Member Claire Bennett is a decision maker at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). As a Chartered Professional Engineer with experience in matters involving land, water, energy, environment and resources, she is an expert Member who resolves disputes and makes decisions in the Planning and Environment Division of VCAT. She has an interest in the nexus of artificial intelligence, engineering and law. She has previously presented on the use of artificial intelligence in case management and legal analytics at Victorian Law Week and is a guest lecturer at Deakin University. Member Bennett is currently co-chair of the VCAT AI Committee and a member of the Court Services Victoria AI Working Group.
Member Claire Bennett is a decision maker at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). As a Chartered Professional Engineer with experience in matters involving land, water, energy, environment and resources, she is an expert Member who resolves disputes and makes decisions in the Planning and Environment Division of VCAT. She has an interest in the nexus of artificial intelligence, engineering and law. She has previously presented on the use of artificial intelligence in case management and legal analytics at Victorian Law Week and is a guest lecturer at Deakin University. Member Bennett is currently co-chair of the VCAT AI Committee and a member of the Court Services Victoria AI Working Group.