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Legaltech Week
01/24/2025: First law school to require AI education certification, a surge in contracting tech, and more
Jan 30, 2025
Greg Lambert, Chief Knowledge Services Officer at Jackson Walker and co-host of Geek and Review, joins forces with Victor Li, ABA Journal’s Assistant Managing Editor, and Stephen Embry, legal tech journalist. They discuss Case Western Reserve School of Law mandating AI certification for first-year students. The trio dives into the surge in contract technology and innovations in AI tools for personal injury law. The conversation rounds off with insights on privacy concerns in digital communications and the evolving interplay between legal tech and popular culture.
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- Case Western Reserve University is pioneering legal education by mandating AI certification for first-year law students to enhance tech proficiency.
- The rise in legal tech investments for contingency fee lawyers indicates a shift toward tech-enabled practices that improve efficiency and outcomes.
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Legal Education's Embrace of AI
A significant trend in legal education is the requirement for first-year law students at Case Western Reserve University to earn a certificate in legal artificial intelligence. This initiative involves a course titled 'Introduction to AI and the Law,' which covers fundamental AI concepts and explores its implications in the legal field. The course aims to ensure that future attorneys are equipped with essential knowledge to effectively use AI technology in their practice. By mandating this training, Case Western is taking a proactive step in addressing the need for tech-savvy lawyers who can compete in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
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