What AI Tools Are Available for Solicitors in Australia?

What AI Tools Are Available for Solicitors in Australia?

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NexLaw’s expert AI analyze vast case files, seamlessly research, summarize, review & draft contracts, and answer legal queries with verified sources.

Examples of the Australian legal profession embracing AI

Lander & Rogers partnered with NexLaw at SXSW Sydney for a Live Mock Trial, showcasing how AI can empower legal professionals by constructing persuasive arguments and simplifying access to legal processes.

“…NexLaw did an impressive job of constructing coherent arguments that persuasively and accurately dealt with the evidence….”

Professor David Lindsay
UTS Faculty of Law

MinterEllison is one of only two Australian law firms selected by Microsoft to join its Copilot for Microsoft 365 Early Access Program. The firm is also developing generative AI tools that which leverages GPT-4 within Microsoft Azure environment

Clayton Utz is among the first Australian law firms to trial Lexis+ AI from LexisNexis, AI tool for drafting legal documents. The firm also uses Lexis+, an argument analyser that enhances litigation strategies by reviewing and refining legal documents.

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Why Should Solicitors Use Generative AI?

The adoption of generative AI in the legal sector is rapidly accelerating. According to a 2024 survey by Thomson Reuters, 74% of law firms have either adopted or plan to adopt AI technologies to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs. Furthermore, McKinsey reports that legal professionals could save up to 40% of their time on routine tasks by using AI, which translates into substantial cost reductions and higher client satisfaction.


At NexLaw, we’ve seen clients reduce their legal research time by 85% using our AI-powered tools and cut trial preparation time from 100 hours to minutes with Legal AI Trial Copilot.

What Are Key Use Cases For AI in The Legal Profession?

Legal Research

An attorney has been given a strict deadline to prepare a legal memo requiring case law and statute references from multiple jurisdictions.

Contract Review

A corporate legal team must review a high volume of contracts under a tight timeline, ensuring compliance with different jurisdictions.

Complex Litigation

A commercial litigation firm is preparing for a high-stakes case with vast discovery materials, numerous witnesses, and complex legal issues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can legal AI models produce accurate legal insights?

Legal AI models like NexLaw are designed to generate accurate legal insights while tackling the challenge of "hallucinations"—a term for instances where AI systems produce incorrect or irrelevant outputs. NexLaw addresses this issue through multiple strategies: 

  1. Enhanced Data Verification: The platform integrates robust verification mechanisms to cross-check outputs against verified legal databases, ensuring the results align with existing laws and precedents. 
  2. Transparency and Source Attribution: NexLaw provides detailed citations for every legal insight it generates. This helps users trace outputs back to specific case laws or statutes, increasing confidence in the system’s accuracy. 
  3. Customizable Parameters: Users can adjust the system’s parameters to align insights with specific jurisdictions or case types, minimizing irrelevant or inaccurate recommendations. 
  1. Continuous Updates and Feedback Loops: NexLaw incorporates real-time updates to its database, keeping it aligned with evolving laws and court decisions. Additionally, user feedback is integrated into the system to refine its accuracy over time. 
  2. AI-Driven Quality Checks: Advanced algorithms analyze outputs to flag potential inconsistencies before presenting insights to users. This reduces the likelihood of misleading information. 
How could the adoption of AI change Australia’s legal market?

AI adoption in Australia's legal market is revolutionizing the industry by automating tasks like research, document review, and contract analysis, freeing up lawyers to focus on more complex work. AI tools also help predict case outcomes, improving decision-making. However, challenges such as ethical concerns, privacy issues, and the integration of AI into existing workflows remain. Law firms will need to embrace AI to stay competitive while navigating these hurdles.

What AI assistant is available for lawyers?
  • NeXa: Your 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, streamlining 𝟖𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 with built-in legal-specific use cases. 
     
    The Expert Mode is Designed For: 
    - Commercial lawyers managing complex transactions.  
    - Legal teams streamlining M&A due diligence.  
    - Firms handling extensive case files efficiently.  
    - Lawyers needing quick, comprehensive legal insights.  
  • Legal AI Trial Strategist (Legal AI Trial Copilot): This tool assists with trial preparation by analyzing case details and generating comprehensive reports, including case strengths, weaknesses, and witness analysis. It helps legal professionals craft stronger trial strategies with predictive insights based on extensive legal data. 
  • ContractAI: An AI-driven tool for reviewing contracts, highlighting risks, and providing jurisdiction-specific suggestions for redlining and compliance. It automates the contract review process, making it more efficient and ensuring that legal documents meet all necessary standards. 
  • Case Law Summarizer: This tool quickly condenses large volumes of legal case text into concise, actionable summaries, allowing lawyers to process case law more efficiently. 
  • Legal Advice: NexLaw's AI also offers Legal Argument & Legal Memo/Opinion generation, providing lawyers with predictive insights, case citations, and thorough analyses to support decision-making. 
AI tools to streamline legal workflows

The benefits of AI for solicitors are undeniable. From automating repetitive tasks to freeing up time for more strategic work, AI empowers legal professionals to focus on the higher-level aspects of their practice. As the legal industry continues to evolve, integrating AI tools will become not just an advantage but a requirement for firms aiming to stay ahead. 

Recognizing this transformation, NexLaw’s founder foresaw the need for tailored AI solutions built for diverse workflows and specific legal use cases. NexLaw’s latest innovation, NeXa is designed to streamline and enhance every aspect of legal practice, NeXa combines cutting-edge AI technology with practical, real-world applications—whether it’s legal research, trial preparation, or drafting documents. NeXa provides solicitors with a powerful, customizable platform to navigate the future of law with confidence and efficiency. Adopting tools like NeXa isn’t just about staying competitive; it’s about redefining what’s possible in modern legal practice.