In an environment where incorrect citations, out-of-date authorities and unverified AI outputs are increasingly leading to errors, developing strong research capability is essential to delivering accurate, defensible legal advice and submissions.
Legal research is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, risk controls available to solicitors. In an environment where incorrect citations, out-of-date authorities and unverified AI-generated content are increasingly contributing to errors, strong research capability is essential to delivering accurate, defensible legal advice and submissions.
In this recorded webinar, LPLC Risk Manager Dr Fabian Horton is joined by Laurie Atkinson, Director, Law Library Victoria and Supreme Court Librarian, and Renée Naylor, Education and Communications Coordinator, Law Library Victoria. Together, they explore how practitioners can strengthen their research practices by using trusted tools, applying verification techniques, and building digital literacy skills to engage effectively with emerging technologies.
Drawing on their front-line experience supporting practitioners with complex research tasks, Laurie Atkinson and Renée Naylor will share practical insights into managing research risk and responding to the increasing use of AI-assisted research.
Presenters:
- Dr Fabian Horton, Risk Manager, LPLC
- Laurie Atkinson, Director, Law Library Victoria and Supreme Court Librarian
- Renée Naylor, Education and Communications Coordinator, Law Library Victoria,
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