Enhanced Productivity for Law Firms in Singapore with the Integration of Microsoft Copilot into the Legal Technology Platform
11 September 2024 Posted in Press releases
1. The ‘Copilot for SG Law Firms’ module for the Legal Technology Platform (LTP)1 is officially launched today by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Lupl. This latest addition integrates Copilot for Microsoft 365 into the LTP, making the LTP one of the first sector-specific technology solution that is integrated with Microsoft Copilot in Singapore.
2. LTP users can now incorporate generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) into their daily matter management and workflows to plan, organise and manage their work. With this latest integration, certain tasks can now be automated, including drafting status updates, tracking deadlines, and prioritising critical tasks. This enables legal professionals to use their time more effectively on higher value tasks. They will be able to work more efficiently, as well as collaborate with colleagues and clients more seamlessly.
3. Law firms can refer to the updated Legal Industry Digital Plan (IDP)2 at https://go.gov.sg/legal-idp, which now includes use cases of the Gen AI-enabled LTP.
Key Features of the Integration
4. With the Gen AI-enabled LTP, legal professionals now have access to a virtual legal project manager which can help with end-to-end matter management including the following, all via an intuitive natural language interface:
a) Scope matters more effectively with AI assistance and integrated matter templates;
b) Get real-time updates on tasks, progress and risks;
c) Stay on top of deadlines;
d) Monitor and manage team workload and capacity; and
e) Keep clients informed with AI-generated status updates.
5. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Second Minister for Law, Mr Edwin Tong SC said, “It is an exciting time in the legal industry’s digitalisation journey. The integration of Copilot will enhance the Legal Technology Platform. With ‘Copilot for SG Law Firms’, they can now apply Generative AI directly to the cases and matters they have on hand. This will bring greater efficiency and time savings, allowing them to focus on higher value work and enhancing the way they deliver services to their clients.”
6. Jeff Green, Chief Executive Officer at Lupl, MinLaw’s Technology Partner for the LTP, said, “This important collaboration means the Legal Technology Platform is seamlessly integrated with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Our focus on leveraging AI to streamline daily administrative work will free up legal professionals to spend time on strategic priorities, delivering better outcomes for firms and their clients. This is the latest step in our journey to bring emerging technologies to law firms in Singapore.”
7. Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore, Ms Lee Hui Li said, “Microsoft is thrilled to be collaborating with the Ministry of Law and Lupl to bring the transformative power of Copilot to the legal industry. By embedding Copilot for Microsoft 365 into the Legal Technology Platform, we’re pioneering Singapore’s first sector-specific AI solution, streamlining legal workflows and boosting efficiency. This integration sets a new standard for innovation in the legal sector, and Microsoft is committed to furthering this work to enable all of Singapore’s industries to benefit from AI.”
8. Law firms interested in ‘Copilot for SG Law Firms’ can obtain more information, including its features and prices, and request a product demonstration at https://sg.lupl.com/copilot.
Funding Support for Singapore Law Firms to Adopt ‘Copilot for SG Law Firms’
9. MinLaw, with support from Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority, provides funding support to defray the initial costs of subscribing to the LTP. Successful applicants may receive funding support of 70 per cent via the Productivity Solutions Grant for the Legal Sector (PSG-Legal) for up to two years when they adopt the LTP and the ‘Copilot for SG Law Firms’ module. Interested firms should apply before 31 March 2025.
ISSUED JOINTLY BY: MINISTRY OF LAW, LUPL & MICROSOFT SINGAPORE
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1. For more information on the LTP, please refer to https://go.gov.sg/ltpi-pr.↩
2. The Legal IDP serves as a guide for all law firms to level up their digital capabilities and provides an overview of the suite of technology solutions and its benefits, so small and medium-sized law practices can decide what solutions they need based on their level of digital maturity.↩
Last updated on 11 September 2024