{
  "id": 17147657,
  "title": "More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/more-than-half-of-victorian-lawyers-use-ai-but-only-a-quarter-have-17147657",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-29T23:00:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/oct/30/victorian-lawyers-ai-clients-fees"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new study reveals that over half of Victoria's lawyers are now utilizing AI in their legal practices, a significant rise from 37% last year. However, the efficiency gains from using AI have been less than anticipated, with only 26% of surveyed lawyers reporting a reduction in client fees as a result. This disparity seems to be more prevalent in corporate and big firm settings, where clients with higher legal capabilities and those well-versed in AI may negotiate lower prices. The survey, conducted by the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner's legal services research centre, polled 2,221 lawyers in the state.",
  "summary": "Research finds 55% of lawyers are using AI in legal practices, up from 37% last year, though efficiency gains aren’t as high as expected Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than half of Victoria’s lawyers have reported using AI in their work, according to a new study, but just over a quarter say they have reduced fees as a result of efficiency gains. They also say…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}