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McGroddy Brennan Solicitors

Small law firm

Size
Not stated
Where
Ireland
Tool
ChatGPT (pro version) for drafting emails and letters and Perplexity AI for research

What the AI did

A senior associate wrote a strict AI policy and checklist, then showed staff practical uses every day. The firm used only pro versions of tools, and a solicitor checked every AI-created document before it was issued.

The result

The take-up was good at McGroddy Brennan, as people started to see the benefits of using the tools, particularly in relation to document review and administration.

Check before trusting

The solicitor quoted has since left the firm, and no numbers are given.

Prompt to try it

Test the job on your own material before buying anything. Replace the highlighted brackets.

Draft a one-page AI use policy for a [SIZE] [TYPE OF FIRM]. Cover which tools are approved ([LIST TOOLS]), what client or personal data must never be entered, who must review AI output before it leaves the firm, how to record AI use on a file and who to ask for help. Use plain English and short numbered rules.

Source

Law Society Gazette (Ireland) ↗, 5 October 2026 · press

This source is independent of the tool supplier or is an official publication.

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