New Grant for Research on AI in Law Firm Training

BIICL has been awarded a grant from the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation to conduct a research project examining how lawyers are trained in law firms and the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal education and professional development.

The project will explore how law firms in the United Kingdom and Japan are adapting their training models to incorporate new technologies, including AI-driven legal research and knowledge management tools. Through consultations with law firms, legal educators, and technology experts, the study will identify emerging best practices and the skills that lawyers need in an increasingly digital profession. The project is being carried out in partnership with Nagoya University, strengthening collaboration between legal researchers and institutions in the United Kingdom and Japan.

The findings will contribute to ongoing discussions about the future of legal training and will help inform both law firms and educational institutions seeking to integrate AI responsibly into professional development. The project forms part of BIICL's broader work on legal training, technology, and the future of the legal profession.

Professor Yarik Kryvoi, Senior Fellow and Director of the Investment Treaty Forum at BIICL, said:

"I am excited to continue our work on the intersection of technology and legal education through this project. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way lawyers work, and this research will help identify how training in law firms can adapt to this transformation."

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a UK-based charitable foundation that supports closer links between the United Kingdom and Japan through grants, scholarships, and collaborative projects.