AI Augmented Legal Research

1 credits · Law School

Offered as part of the VAILL course concentration. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of legal research, focusing on the integration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in legal research tools. Students will engage with the latest AI-driven legal research technologies, examining their design, use cases, functionalities, and implications for legal practice and jurisprudence. The course focuses heavily on hands on practice with emerging tech tools, enabling students to critically assess and proficiently use AI tools for legal research. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, accuracy, and the impact of AI on traditional legal research methodologies. Through a mix of lectures, in class exercise and a capstone research project, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current and future state of AI in legal research. Enrollment limited. Pass/Fail. [1]