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Corrs’ collaboration to bolster law students with AI skills
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has announced a pro bono collaboration with the University of Western Australia, which aims to help prepare law students for the increasing influence of AI technology in the practice of law.
Emma Musgrave
The partnership between the national law firm and the UWA will see a new unit at UWA Law School, dubbed Legal APPtitude.
Corrs partner Robert Franklyn said some of the benefits will accrue directly to Australia’s not-for-profit sector. In addition, he noted the course will give students a better understanding of emerging AI whilst improving their ability to efficiently deliver legal advice when utilising the technology.
“Corrs already has an extensive pro bono program providing free legal services to many not-for-profits and underprivileged groups across Australia,” Mr Franklyn said.
“Many of these organisations are run by volunteers on a shoestring budget and the course aims, through the use of AI, to make their jobs easier and more efficient, while building the technology skills that will be critical to the success of future lawyers.”
Dean and Head of UWA Law School, associate professor Natalie Skead, said the Law School was thrilled to be working with Corrs on such an important new initiative.
“Not only will our law students have the opportunity to contribute to the not-for-profit sector in a meaningful way, but at the same time they’ll develop technological skills to help them as they transition into legal practice,” she said.
“We are very grateful to Corrs for their support.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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