New study gives insight into public use of AI chatbots during legal disputes
A legal charity has said there is a “potential role” for AI tools in meeting the needs of the justice system, following a survey which found one in six participants facing a legal dispute used a generative AI chatbot. Research led by legal reform charity Justice examined how AI is affecting the current justice system […]
Families of deceased loved ones could get car finance compensation under FCA rule
Families are being encouraged to check the car finance history of deceased loved ones after guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that eligible agreements held by people who have since died can still fall within its motor finance compensation scheme. The scheme covers certain motor finance agreements taken out between 6 April 2007 […]
Law Society Diversity Access Scheme awards 16 scholarships
The Law Society has awarded 16 scholarships as part of its Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). Open to aspiring solicitors seeking to complete the legal practice course (LPE) or the solicitors qualifying exam (SQE), the scheme aims to promote social mobility and increase diversity within the legal professional, helping with funding, accessing paid work experience opportunities […]