Access to Justice Week 2025: AI And Access to Justice

Access to Justice Week 2025 took place Oct. 27 - 31, 2025. The national theme was "10 Years Forward: Expanding Justice, Embracing Inclusion." In Manitoba, the Law Society of Manitoba, the Manitoba Bar Association, and the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law collaborated to present four webinars throughout the week. A2J Week 2025: AI and Access to Justice: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practice Tuesday, October 28 12:00 pm CT – 1:30 pm CT Everyone is talking about AI and how it will reshape our lives, including how we access justice. Whether you are a lawyer, law student or member of the public, there are key things to understand when using AI for help with a legal matter. This Zoom webinar will explore: A brief overview of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) Law Society guidelines for responsible and ethical use Practical uses for lawyers and self-represented litigants Potential risks, including inaccuracies, confidentiality issues, and bias Moderator: John Burchill, Executive Director, Manitoba Law Reform Commission Panelists: Suzie Dunn, Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Law Alissa Schacter, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, The Law Society of Manitoba Dr. Katie Szilagyi, Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law Mary Troszko, Executive Director, Community Legal Education Association Learn more: https://mbaccesstojustice.ca/a2j-week...