The Kennedy-Mighell Report Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with April Dawson
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Oct 17, 2025 April Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation at NCCU School of Law, delves into the transformative impact of AI on legal education. She emphasizes the necessity of tech competence for law students, discussing strategies for teaching AI responsibly while enhancing learning. Key topics include the importance of ethical AI use, innovative student projects, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. Dawson advocates for adaptability in law schools and highlights career opportunities in tech-focused legal roles and governance.
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Take Baby Steps With Legal Tech
- Slow down and take baby steps when learning legal technology to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Collaborate with colleagues and treat tech adoption as a shared, gradual process.
Know How Generative AI Actually Works
- Understanding how generative AI works under the hood prevents treating it like an oracle.
- That knowledge helps identify best use cases and forces verification of AI outputs.
Teach AI Ethics Early
- Teach students early about AI and academic integrity to discourage offloading core learning to tools.
- Require explicit conversations about why mastering hard skills matters despite AI assistance.
