To use AI effectively, lawyers will require the following skills and competencies: Critical thinking – The ability to design effective prompts and evaluate and critique AI-generated outputs thoughtfully. Creativity – Proposing innovative ideas that go beyond what AI can generate. Focus on the human element – Doubling down on skills AI lacks such as creativity, critical thinking, innovation, leadership, social/emotional intelligence. Basic technical literacy – Knowing how AI works, the strengths and weaknesses of AI and the use cases of different AI solutions. Complementary technical skills – The ability to build, implement and work alongside AI systems.