Coronial Inquests, Artificial Intelligence, and Reflections on a Legal Career

Justice Ian Freckelton discusses the evolving role of coronial inquests and what they reveal about accountability, institutional failure, and public confidence in the legal system. The conversation also explores the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence within legal practice, including the ethical and professional challenges AI presents for courts, practitioners, and legal education. Drawing on decades of experience across academia, advocacy, and the judiciary, Freckelton reflects on how the profession has changed — and what younger lawyers should understand about the future of legal practice.