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Future Ready Lawyer: AI and the Evolution of Legal Practice

by Armin Alimardani, Mark Bennett, Alexandra Vost

A commute-length podcast (30–40 minutes) that cuts through the AI noise for the legal community. Each episode blends a swift news roundup—new tools, real-world case studies, and controversies worth unpacking—with a deeper dive on a single theme, from courtroom use of generative AI to law-school curricula, in-house adoption, and day-to-day workflow design. Hosted by voices from academia and legal operations, with regular guest contributors, we focus on clarity, practical takeaways, and critical thinking over hype. Whether you teach law, study it, or practice in firms, courts, or corporate teams, you’ll leave informed, sparked with ideas, and better equipped for where legal work is headed. Hosts: Dr Armin Alimardani, Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies, Western Sydney University A/Prof Mark Bennett, Associate Dean of Students, Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka Alexandra Vost, Senior Manager, Legal Optimisation Consulting, MinterEllison

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Superjustice: Ben Alarie on AI, Abundant Legal Help and the Future of Lawyers

What would justice look like if legal help were abundant rather than scarce? In this episode, Armin Alimardani and Mark Bennett speak with Professor Benjamin Alarie, Osle

Sep 4
42 min

Curiosity, Confidence and Caution: Amy Salyzyn on AI, Legal Ethics and Legal Education

Generative AI is already reshaping legal practice, not only through new tools, but through fake cases, misstated authorities, longer AI-generated submissions, and new pre

Aug 10
40 min

S2|E2: Building AI-Native Law Firms: Insights from Helen Fan

Most lawyers using AI today are typing questions into a chatbot and reading the answer. But what if AI could act more like a team of junior colleagues working alongside y

Apr 29
40 min

S2|E1: The Verification-Value Paradox - With Joshua Yuvaraj

There’s been plenty of discussion about how GenAI might boost lawyers’ efficiency. But does it actually help lawyers deliver work faster? In this episode of the Future R

Feb 18
40 min

Misuse of Generative AI in Courts - With Vicki McNamara

In this episode of Future Ready Lawyer, hosts Alex, Armin, and Mark, are joined by Vicki McNamara, Senior Research Associate at the UNSW Centre for the Future of the Lega

Dec 7 2025
47 min

Evolution vs Revolution: how is AI changing legal practice and legal education?

This episode of "Future Ready Lawyer: AI and the Evolution of Legal Practice" explores the rapidly shifting landscape of AI in legal education and practice. The conversat

Nov 19 2025
36 min

AI in Legal Practice: Navigating Adoption and Challenges

In the second episode of 'Future Ready Lawyer: AI and the Evolution of Legal Practice,' the discussion revolves around the adoption and challenges of generative AI in leg

Nov 3 2025
36 min

An Introduction

The first episode of 'Future Ready Lawyer: AI and the Evolution of Legal Practice,' sets the stage for a series of in-depth discussions on AI's role in transforming legal

Oct 24 2025
37 min