Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping every profession, and the judiciary is no exception. Yet for judges, the challenge is unique: how to responsibly integrate generative AI into chambers’ workflows without compromising independence, confidentiality or the quality of judicial reasoning.
AI in Chambers: A Framework for Judicial AI Use offers a practical, phased roadmap for doing exactly that. Developed by Judge Scott Schlegel, this guide demonstrates how generative AI can support iterative legal drafting — from summarising records and aligning tone to improving workflow efficiency — while keeping the human judge firmly in control.
This versioned framework outlines 10 clear implementation phases, practical prompt examples and security guidance to help judges explore AI use with discipline, transparency, and accountability. It emphasises that while GenAI can enhance clarity and productivity, it can never replace wisdom, discretion, or judicial judgment.
Download this framework to understand how AI can be introduced thoughtfully, starting small and scaling responsibly — one prompt, one ruling, one learning cycle at a time.