The self-represented litigant is no longer a novel concept in the court of law. A quick search in CourtListener reveals that there are three Self-Represented filings, according to which, make it obvious that many more people are embracing this trend. Generally, Self-Representation is more ubiquitous in state courts, where people might feel the need to file for divorce without actually having access to legal aid and child custody cases that can often result in disputes.
Recently, the topic of self-represented litigants dabbling with the help of tech tools, like ChatGPT, Bard, and others, has gained remarkable traction. As it turns out, lawyers tend to be cautious in filing unchecked ChatGPT-generated material but self-represented litigants are more ignorant from the legal consequences of the same. In February, a post from DoNotPay suggested that the traffic-litigation story where ChatGPT-3 was used in the state court filing is only the tip of the iceberg.
ChatGPT has the potential of becoming very favourable to Self-Represented Litigants as this technology lets people access legal advice in an affordable and convenient manner. In order to make sure they are taking informed decisions, Self-Represented Litigants must be aware of the implications that come along with this technology and make sure to check the results before relying on it.
ChatGPT is a conversational AIdesigned to help people access legal advice. It is a simple, cost-effective and user-friendly tool that allows one to simulate a conversation with a lawyer and ask legal advice. ChatGPT is the perfect tool for those who might not have access to professional legal advice or those looking to save money when dealing with legal issues. It is hosted on a secure, website, so no personal information is leaked and all conversations are private and confidential.
