What AI Really Means for the Next Generation of Lawyers

I'm talking with:

Peter Boyce, one of the legal deputy directors in the civil service and AI lead for his agency.

Amy Cronin, senior director of legal at Skyscanner.

Alexander, Co-lead of AI Research at Thomson Reuters. 

David Mazur, Vice President, General Counsel & Compliance Officer for Nestle.

In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping entry-level roles in law firms and what it means for the next generation of legal professionals. With firms increasingly investing in AI tools for high-volume, foundational tasks, like disclosure and early-stage case preparation, junior lawyers are facing a changing landscape. This shift raises important questions about skills development, career progression, and the future of legal education.

We dive into:

• The evolving role of junior lawyers: How AI is taking over manual, high-volume tasks and what that means for experiential learning.
• Essential skills for the AI era: Why critical thinking and an "AI-first" mindset are becoming the most valuable human contributions in law.
• Hybrid expertise: How future lawyers will need to combine legal knowledge with technical acumen to guide AI effectively.

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What AI is exposing

The opportunities

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• New approaches to hiring and professional development: Why portfolios, business proposals, and problem-solving abilities may become more important than traditional CVs.
• Opportunities amid change: How junior lawyers can add value by spotting inefficiencies and leveraging AI to deliver smarter solutions.

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