The Legal Transit Kityo Martin

#Issue 3 of my periodic newsletter. In this issue, I utter my thoughts on whether AI will replace lawyers.
As technology advances, lawyers and legal professionals are increasingly concerned about the possibility of AI replacing them.
This question has become a hot topic of debate in the legal community, sparking discussions and constant back and forth with everyone having different views.
While some view AI as a potential threat, others see it as an opportunity for innovation and efficiency.
As someone who has been closely studying the rise of AI, I can confidently say that the legal industry is at a pivotal moment. With recent breakthroughs like ChatGPT, the potential for AI to disrupt the legal profession is more significant than ever before. 
But the question still stands, will AI replace lawyers?
In this article, I'll explore both sides of the debate and give my perspective on the future of lawyers in an AI-dominated world. Are you ready to find out if AI will replace lawyers? 
Let's dive in.
What is AI?
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence.
AI Use Cases
AI has found its way into numerous fields, each with its own use case. 
For example, AI has been used in healthcare to help diagnose and treat patients, identify early warning signs of diseases, and even predict patient outcomes. 
In the financial industry, AI is used to detect fraud, optimize investment portfolios, and even assist in customer service.
In the transportation industry, AI is being used to improve traffic flow, reduce accidents, and even automate vehicles and many more industries. 
AI is manifest through solving complex problems and helping humans work more efficiently and effectively.
The AI Disruption
However, although AI has brought about numerous positive changes and advancements in various industries, it is also causing significant disruptions. The legal industry is no exception. 
By 2025, around 85 million jobs are expected to be replaced by AI, according to the World Economic Forum's recent report on the Future of Jobs. The Legal industry is among the professions expected to be affected by the AI disruption.
38% of employees expect their jobs to be automated, and 13% expect their jobs to be eliminated by 2023. (Source)
This is no different with LAWYERS.
While some argue that it can enhance the efficiency of law firms and provide clients with better service, there's no denying that it's also making some law-related jobs redundant. 
As AI technology advances, specific tasks that humans previously performed are now being automated and done by machines.
For instance, AI programs can now carry out document review, legal research, and contract analysis, rendering some paralegal and junior lawyer positions obsolete.
In addition, the ability of AI to handle routine tasks and automate processes may lead to a reduction in the overall number of legal support staff required in law firms.
Businesses have been shaken; more layoffs have occurred as AI takes people's jobs.
This has led some to worry that lawyers who don't adapt to this new reality could soon find themselves out of work.
AI Will Replace Lawyers!
 My honest thoughts
I won't lie; I was scared by AI. 
I was fascinated by what AI could do efficiently, quickly, and almost accurately.
I gave ChatGPT (an AI trained to understand natural language and respond in a conversational human-like way) a prompt to draft a divorce petition. In seconds, the petition (or a great first draft) was done.
I asked it to explain legal concepts simplistically. For this test, I requested ChatGPT to explain the doctrine of Stare decisis in a beginner-friendly way, and it did so in no time.
I've got to read numerous articles and tweets of lawyers and fellow law students throwing tantrums at AI and heeding under a false belief that AI can’t replace them. 
That is the same mentality workers in the pre-first industrial revoluti

Sources of Law in Uganda

Have you ever wondered where the laws in Uganda come from and how they are enforced? 
From criminal law to civil law, the sources of law in Uganda play a crucial role in shaping the legal system. 
But what exactly are these sources of law? How do they work?
Correction: The Imbalu is a custom among the Bagisu and not the Basoga as stated in the podcast.
Introduction
Welcome to yet another episode of Legal Transit, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the complexities of the law. 
In this episode, we are discussing the sources of law in Uganda. Whether you are a law student, lawyer, or just interested in the legal system, understanding the sources of law is essential. 
Let's start by defining what we mean by "sources of law." In general, sources of law refer to the legal rules and principles that govern a society and provide a framework for the legal system. In Uganda, there are two main categories of sources of law: primary sources and secondary sources.
Read the full article on sources of law in Uganda on my blog
Primary Sources of Law
Primary sources of law are the foundational sources of law that a legal system is based on. These sources of law are considered to be the most authoritative and are used to interpret and apply the law. They are issued by governing bodies and entities. 
Primary sources of law are binding. This means that courts and judicial officers must use them as they reason and arrive at judgments in courts. 
Examples of primary sources of law in uganda first and foremost we have;
* The Constitution of Uganda
* Statutes, regulations, and 
* Case law.
* Religious law such as Islamic law
The Constitution of Uganda
First, on our list, we have the constitution of Uganda. The Constitution of Uganda is the highest source of law in the country (grund norm) and sets out the principles, structure, and functions of the government, as well as the rights and duties of citizens. 
Article 2 of the same Constitution is the supreme law of Uganda and shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout Uganda. This means that no one is above the constitution. Every organ, every individual, and every entity is governed and bound by the provisions of the constitution.
Article 2(2) of the same constitution states that If any other law or custom is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, that other law or custom shall, to the extent of that inconsistency, be void.
This means that if there is any other law that contradicts any provisions of the constitution it will be considered null and void.
That is the first form of a primary source of law.
Next on the list is statutory law.
Statutory Law
Statutory law refers to the law that is made by the parliament of Uganda. The parliament of Uganda is given power under Article 79 of the Constitution to make laws and also sub-delegate these powers to other bodies to make laws. 
The parliament makes laws in form of statutes. Statutes can also be called Acts. The definition of Statutes can be that statutes are laws that are enacted by the Ugandan Parliament and have the force of law. Regulations are rules and guidelines that are issued by executive agencies to implement and interpret statutes. 
Examples of statutes include; the Penal Code Act Cap 120, Evidence Act, Computer Misuse Act, Contracts Act, 2010, Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, Civil Procedure Act, and Criminal Procedure Code Act, among others.
Under this source of law,  we have the Principle legislation and Delegated legislation.
Principle Legislation
This refers to the Laws and policies made by the Parliament. The Parliament is the Legislature.
Parliament derives its power under Article 79(1) of the Constitution 1995. 
Delegated Legislation/ Subsidiary Legislation
This refers to the laws and policies made by the bodies that the Parliament has sub-delegated powers to make law.
These are termed to be secondary legislation. 
Under Article 79(2)

Hello everyone, I am excited to have you here.
You are welcome to the Legal Transit podcast show. A show where we shall navigate the complexities of the law together!
Well,
What is the Legal Transit Podcast about, you may ask?
The legal transit is a legal podcast that covers topic discussions, explanations, and tips for law students on various areas of the law.
Even if you are not a law student and you are just a person curious about the law, this podcast will surely be helpful to you.
Well, still wondering why the legal transit podcast show?
It is because you are going to get well-researched content demystified for you. All the cases and laws are cited and explained to you in the simplest manner possible.
I have been in the field of offering such help for so long through my legal blog called Kityo Martin Legal (you can search that via Google) where I write content explaining law concepts to students.
It is after numerous requests from my audience that I decided to start this podcast show. I realized that while some people consume written content better, others prefer audio content and others prefer visual content to help them understand things better.  So I said why not?
I decided to add a voice to the written content to reach a wider audience and answer questions of my audience.
You might ask, Who is the voice behind The Legal transit?
Well, I am Kityo Martin, a law student at Islamic University In Uganda at the moment. I would like to describe myself as an ambitious and curious person. A perfectionist.
I will be your host, and I will be piloting your journey throughout.
I will help you break down topics and help you understand concepts better throughout the episodes.
I am very excited about this, I hope you guys love the podcast, rate it wherever you come across it and share it widely with someone who might need it.
Thank you
The Legal Transit Podcast!


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