The survey, compiled by the IBA’s Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) Artificial Intelligence Working Group, aims to help develop strategies that address the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. All responses will remain anonymous, confidential and securely stored. The deadline for participating is 12 September.

Participants should select the relevant questionnaire – for academia, corporate/in-house counsel, judiciary, private sector lawyers, public sector lawyers and young and early career lawyers.

The questionnaire has been designed to collect diverse perspectives and is segmented to reflect different roles within the legal sector. The survey findings will be presented during the IBA 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto in November.

Sönke Lund, chair of the working group, said: “By completing the survey, participants’ will greatly advance our knowledge and help frame how AI is driving legal professions worldwide. The insights gathered will guide policies that ensure lawyers and the legal community use AI responsibly and ethically. Every response brings us closer to a better informed and more prepared legal community.”