Exploring AI and Legal Education with Mark Higgins

In this roundtable podcast, Dr Alice Diver, Dr John Taggart, and Dr Liam Sunner from Queen's University School of Law, engage in a conversation with Mark Higgins, a barrister and head of faculty at BPP Law School. Higgins discusses his career journey, from working at the Bar to entering academia, and the challenges he faced as a blind professional. The discussion also explores his recent paper presented at UNESCO on AI and its implications for privacy and information accessibility. Additionally, Higgins shares his insights into the evolving role of AI in legal education and training, emphasising its limitations and potential uses. The episode offers valuable perspectives on balancing legal theory, practice, and technological advancements, while also touching on Higgins' future interests in medical law, ethics and family law. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:42 Meet the Panelists 02:25 Discussion on AI and Information Accessibility 10:00 AI in Legal Education 15:05 Mark's Career Journey and Challenges 25:35 Advice for Aspiring Lawyers 28:17 Future Endeavors and Closing Remarks Please note this episode was remotely recorded.