Author name: Peter Cole

Peter Cole is the co-founder of Courtaid.ai, an AI-powered legal research tool. With a background in engineering and experience building enterprise solutions at Microsoft, Peter launched Courtaid in 2023 to make legal research faster, simpler, and more accessible.

How to Do Legal Research: A Practical Guide for Australian Lawyers

Legal research is the cornerstone of effective legal practice. It supports every argument, client advice, and court submission, ensuring your conclusions are well-informed and credible. While it might not be the most visible part of the profession, strong legal research is critical to achieving the best outcomes for your clients. This guide breaks down the …

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How Lawtech Startups Are Disrupting the Legal Industry: Insights from Richard Susskind

The legal industry is experiencing a profound shift, led not by traditional firms but by innovative lawtech startups. These companies are reshaping how legal services are delivered, offering solutions to some of the profession’s most persistent challenges. By harnessing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), they are introducing more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible ways to address …

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Transforming Legal Research with CourtAid: AI Tools For Modern Lawyers

The legal profession faces mounting pressures to deliver faster results without sacrificing quality. Clients expect precision and efficiency, leaving no room for outdated methods in today’s fast-paced, data-driven world. CourtAid addresses these challenges head-on, offering AI-powered tools that simplify legal research, eliminate repetitive tasks, and empower lawyers to focus on delivering exceptional results. Staying Ahead …

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AI Won’t Replace Lawyers, Lawyers Using AI Will Replace Those That Don’t

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one constant remains: those who adapt and embrace new tools will outpace those who do not. This reality is especially pertinent in the legal profession, where the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the way lawyers work. The phrase “AI won’t replace lawyers, but lawyers using …

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The Long-Term Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Legal Services: Insights from Richard Susskind

Over the next two decades, the legal profession is set to undergo transformations that are nothing short of revolutionary. Richard Susskind—author of Tomorrow’s Lawyers—predicts that by 2040, AI will have fundamentally altered how legal services are delivered.  While some legal professionals remain sceptical, Susskind is adamant: the long-term impact of AI is vastly underestimated. AI …

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You Don’t Need to Know Everything—You Just Need to Be Willing to Figure it Out (With The Right Legal Research Tool)

In the whirlwind of today’s legal profession, knowing everything isn’t realistic. The sheer volume of evolving case law, regulations, and legislative changes makes it impossible to keep up, even for the most seasoned lawyers. But here’s an important reminder: You don’t need to know everything to succeed. What you do need is the right tools—and …

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