Lukasz Dalecki
Research Mentor(s): Patrick Barry
Mentor Department: Law
Authors: Patrick Barry
Session: Session 1 (9:00am – 9:50am)
Presentation Type: Oral
Abstract
Technology is changing several industries at a fast pace, and the legal profession is no different. With the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), law students need to understand how to successfully use these tools in the work they do. This project uses engaging classroom activities to provide students with real-world experience while investigating how AI might enhance legal research, document drafting, and case analysis. Students who interact directly with AI develop a better grasp of both its advantages and disadvantages, enabling them to use these technologies in an ethical and responsible manner in their future employment. One important aspect of this research was giving direct feedback on instructional tactics using E-D-I-T memos, a technique that allows for real-time method refinement. I was the only teaching assistant in the class, so I frequently examined and listened to how students made use of AI tools and provided feedback on how to improve the way they learned. By offering adjustments to teaching methods, this periodic evaluation made sure that students not only understood the uses of AI but also felt comfortable utilizing it effectively. Through the evaluation of student answers and instructing alterations based on their experiences, this research adds to larger conversations about the changing role of AI in the practice of law. In order to ensure that aspiring attorneys have the abilities necessary to succeed in a technologically advanced field, it underscores the importance of adaptive instructional techniques in law schools.
