Latest news and lawtech updates from the SRA Innovate team

All the latest news and lawtech developments from the SRA Innovate team.

SRA Innovate events in 2025

This year our free innovation events will take place in Leeds and Birmingham in June and July. The theme this year is 'Navigating technology and AI - challenges and opportunities'. Both events will include panel discussions featuring experts in tech and AI, as well as from law firms adopting technology in their businesses. 

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Tech and AI for in-house solicitors

We recently took part in a panel session at the SRA's dedicated conference for in-house solicitors. The panel focussed on how AI is changing the legal landscape and the opportunities available for in-house teams. 

Watch the session on demand

Innovate at Legal Geek

Look out for our team at both UK Legal Geek events this year. In June we will join 1,000 SME and mid-size law firms for Legal Geek Growth. We will also be speaking at Legal Geek's two-day conference in October. 

More information on Legal Geek Conference

Report looks at pros and cons of AI in law firms

The Risk Outlook series looks at how AI is impacting the legal services sector. The report outlines current and potential future developments, and what firms may need to think about in each area to help them assess if and how they might be affected.

Read the latest Lawtech Insight

Lawtech Insight, produced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, pulls together the latest news and opinions on technology and innovation in the legal sector and beyond.

Solving legal issues through technology

Following a grant from the Regulators Pioneer Fund (RPF3) we are exploring how online dispute resolution can help tackle the unmet legal need of individuals, consumers and small/ medium-sized enterprises. The project began in November 2023 and will complete in May 2025. 

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