Law in the Age of AI: Balancing Tradition and Technology with Roma Vedamuttu
Description
In this episode, Sophie speaks with Roma Vedamattu, a trainee solicitor originally from Colombo and now in England. They discuss about the evolving landscape of the legal profession in the age of generative AI. Roma share insights about the impact of AI on routine legal tasks, essential skills for future lawyers, and the balance between traditional methods and modern technology. The episode also includes insights from Rosie Baber on the implications of AI on critical thinking and productivity in the legal sector. Join us to explore how AI is transforming the legal profession.
Key points:
[03:05 ] - Personal Insights and Experiences with AI
[04:36 ] - Journey into Law and Key Advice
[06:45 ] - The Duty of a Lawyer: Ethics and Client Service
[08:16 ] - Impact of University of London on Career
[09:24 ] - Discussion on AI transformations in the legal sector with Careers Consultant Rosie Baber
[12:52 ] - Balancing AI and Traditional Methods in Law
Articles mentioned:
- Microsoft Study Finds Relying on AI Kills Your Critical Thinking Skills
- Lawyer caught using AI-generated false citations in court case penalised in Australian first | Law …
- https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/deloitte-ai-australia-government-report-hallucinations-technology-29…
- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/06/deloitte-to-pay-money-back-to-albanese-gover…
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