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[selenite0]

Following up on my previous post:
[Poll #941810]

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[not-secure.livejournal.com]

BWwwaaaaahahahahah

First Post!

Sorry, I'll behave now

[sraun]

Taking the question seriously - barrister and solicitor? If it's just solicitor, then the answer is no. If it can also perform as a barrister (and win reasonably often!), then yes, I would say that it does - arguing a case in court could have sufficiently unexpected twists for it to qualify. (Especially cross-examination!)

[selenite.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of it in terms of the Wired article I linked to--something providing advice through a website.

[magycmyste]

hehe - I should be offended by that last answer to that poll, you know. I'm supposed to be one in another couple of years...

[selenite.livejournal.com]

Think of it as a way to judge your standing with the public . . .

[kd5mdk.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure the system SUCCESSFULLY practiced law. Merely represented itself as a lawyer. Of course, the people appeared to believe it, so maybe you're right.

[countrycousin.livejournal.com]

As kd5mdk noted, the system referred to isn't there yet, but if it could become proficient - and update itself - well, it's still not Turing, but it would be impressive and I think it is doable. Barring bars from the Bar.