AI for law firms and agencies: drafts yes, invented citations no
How to use AI in a law firm or administrative agency for drafts, summaries and plain language, checking every law and ruling in the official gazette and without exposing client data.
In a law firm or administrative agency (gestoría), AI saves hours on drafts, summaries and explanations. But it has a flaw that’s dangerous here: it can invent references with total confidence.
Where it helps
- First drafts of emails, letters or requests from your notes.
- Summarising a long document to get oriented (summarise PDFs).
- Plain language to explain a notice to a client.
- Checklists of paperwork for a procedure you already know.
Where it doesn’t
- Citing laws and rulings: OpenAI admits the model can give convincing false information. Check every article at the source.
- Client data in personal accounts: professional secrecy and data protection law apply. Use plans with data controls or anonymise.
The EU framework
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 classes as high-risk AI intended to assist judicial authorities in interpreting facts and law. Summary in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI cite laws or rulings that don’t exist?
Yes. OpenAI acknowledges ChatGPT can produce incorrect information that sounds convincing. Check every reference in the official gazette or case-law database you use.
What does the EU AI Act say about justice?
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 classes as high-risk systems intended to assist judicial authorities in researching and interpreting facts and law. A firm drafting documents isn’t in that case, but the same caution applies.
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Sources
Change log
- : First published with OpenAI’s official help, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and Spain’s data protection law as checked that day.
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