1. Module Purpose and Context
This Module operationalises AI pilots for legal departments using a disciplined, defensible framework. It is used after USE-01 (Use Case Prioritization Matrix) and before USE-03 (Execution Roadmap).
Objectives:
- Design AI pilots that prove value within 90–180 days.
- Minimise legal, regulatory, and operational risk using Risk Taxonomy 2026 and GOV-03.
- Ensure every pilot is registered and governed via the AI Bill of Materials (AI BoM).
- Generate STR-08 ROAI evidence and DPS artefacts for Adoption and Sophistication lenses.
Scope:
- Applies to each new AI use case selected in USE-01.
- Applies to major AI system implementations, including agentic tools.
---
2. Three-Phase Pilot Methodology
Phase 1: Planning and Preparation (2–4 weeks)
Strategic objectives
- Define pilot scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned to USE-01.
- Assemble cross-functional pilot team with clear roles and accountability.
- Establish baseline metrics for all STR-08 quadrants (especially Q1 and Q2).
- Register the AI vendor and system in the AI BoM (gating prerequisite).
- Complete Risk Taxonomy 2026 assessment and populate GOV-03 entries.
AI BoM Registration Gate
No Phase 2 deployment is authorised until:
- AI system card is completed (vendor, model version, capabilities, data processing).
- Data processing terms are reviewed and accepted.
- Security certification is confirmed (SOC 2 Type II or equivalent).
- GOV-02 AI Use Policy scope is confirmed (approved use category).
- Agentic Tier flag is set if the tool executes multi-step tasks autonomously.
Critical Phase 1 deliverables
- Pilot Charter Document (see Section 5 template).
- Risk Taxonomy 2026 assessment across all 9 classes for the use case.
- GOV-03 Risk Register entries for Classes 2, 4, and 7 at minimum.
- AI BoM registration confirmation for the pilot vendor.
- Baseline metrics for all STR-08 tracking dimensions.
- Success criteria and ROAI targets with executive sign-off.
Phase 1 success criteria
- Executive sponsorship secured with budget and resources.
- Pilot charter approved by all stakeholders.
- Baseline measurements documented and linked to STR-08.
- AI BoM registration confirmed.
- GOV-03 Risk Register updated for this use case.
- Risk Taxonomy 2026 assessment completed.
---