Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector - Published on 6 Mar 2026

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Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector sets out general principles and good practices to encourage responsible, ethical, and effective use of generative artificial intelligence in Singapore’s legal services industry. It explains the guide’s purpose, audience, and non-binding nature, and clarifies core concepts such as what an AI system is. The guide also outlines key governance principles for professional ethics, confidentiality, and transparency, then provides a practical implementation pathway from adoption framework to continuous review.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Scope and Applicability

1.3. Definition and Core Concepts

2. Evolution of AI in Legal Practice and the Rise of GenAI

2.1. Examples of AI (including GenAI) Use Cases in the Legal Sector

3. Key Principles for Use of GenAI in Legal Work

3.1. Professional Ethics

3.2. Confidentiality

3.3. Transparency

4. Implementing GenAI in Legal Practice

4.1. Step 1: Develop an AI adoption framework

4.2. Step 2: Diagnose and analyse needs

4.3. Step 3: Identify and evaluate GenAI tools

4.4. Step 4: Implementation and training

4.5. Step 5: Continuous review and improvement

Annexes

Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector PUBLISHED ON 06 MAR 2026 Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................................................2 1.1. Purpose.......................................................................................................2 1.2. Scope and Applicability .............................................................................2 1.3. Definition and Core Concepts....................................................................3 2. Evolution of AI in Legal Practice and the Rise of GenAI ........................................4 2.1. Examples of AI (including GenAI) Use Cases in the Legal Sector...........6 3. Key Principles for Use of GenAI in Legal Work ....................................................13 3.1. Professional Ethics ................................................................................... 13 Why is this important? ......................................................................... 13 What should legal professionals do? ................................................... 14 3.2. Confidentiality ......................................................................................... 18 Why is this important? ......................................................................... 18 What should legal professionals do? ................................................... 18 3.3. Transparency ............................................................................................21 Why is this important? .........................................................................21 What should legal professionals do? ...................................................22 4. Implementing GenAI in Legal Practice ...................................................................23 4.1. Step 1: Develop an AI adoption framework ............................................23 4.2. Step 2: Diagnose and analyse needs ........................................................25 4.3. Step 3: Identify and evaluate GenAI tools ...............................................26 4.4. Step 4: Implementation and training........................................................27 4.5. Step 5: Continuous review and improvement ..........................................30 Annexes ...................................................................................................................................33 List of Contributors ...............................................................................................................50 1. Introduction 1.1. Purpose 1 The Ministry of Law (“MinLaw”) is publishing this Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector (“Guide”), which will be updated as necessary, to set out general principles and good practices to encourage responsible, ethical, and effective use of generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) in Singapore’s legal services sector. The Guide aims to support the legal services sector in harnessing the potential of GenAI, while being mindful of professional obligations in the delivery of legal services. 2 This Guide builds on the Model AI Governance Framework for GenAI, 1 released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) and the AI Verify Foundation, and complements the Singapore Courts’Guide on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Court Users.2 It is also aligned with the National AI Strategy 2.0, which calls for sectorspecific interventions that address distinct risks and considerations across use cases.3 1.2. Scope and Applicability 3 This Guide is intended for use by anyone handling legal work in Singapore, including legal professionals (i.e. lawyers in private practice, and in-house counsel), allied legal professionals (i.e. paralegals, legal secretaries, legal technologists, and legal project managers in private practice and in-house legal teams), alt

FAQs

Who is the guide intended for?

It is intended for anyone handling legal work in Singapore, including legal professionals, allied legal professionals, alternative legal service providers, law students, and those providing GenAI tools for the legal sector.

Is the guide legally binding?

No. The guide is non-binding and serves as a reference for deploying and using GenAI in legal work, and for developing GenAI tools for legal work.

What key principles does the guide emphasize when using GenAI?

It emphasizes professional ethics, confidentiality, and transparency, including why each matters and what legal professionals should do.

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