Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has entered seemingly every field, with the law being no exception. To bridge the gap between legal education and modern law, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University recently launched an innovative partnership with the practicing legal community to educate firms about AI and how to ethically and practically implement it.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Dean April Barton and faculty from the Law School who teach cutting-edge law and technology courses will conduct on-site visits to firms in the Pittsburgh region. These interactive sessions will be educational and cooperative, merging academia and training with discussions on best practices.
These sessions follow an expanding curriculum offered by Duquesne Kline School of Law. Current law and technology courses offered to students ensure they enter the marketplace with the sophisticated technological skills and ethical framework necessary to excel in modern law practice while maintaining the highest professional standards.
“Our faculty members will provide hands-on demonstrations of AI tools and techniques that have been integrated into our curriculum. They will share our approach to teaching responsible AI use, emphasizing ethical considerations and professional responsibility standards,” said Dean Barton.
This collaboration between Duquesne Kline School of Law and firms additionally creates valuable opportunities for learning from practitioners. Practicing attorneys will be able to share the AI tools they use in their daily work and provide valuable feedback about tools that are effective in actual legal practice.
“We will gain knowledge, too, about how to continue to provide the best contemporary education to our students to prepare them for modern day practice. By engaging law firms and having them discuss their concerns, obstacles, and questions about AI implementation, it will help us understand the practical challenges our graduates will face. Practitioners offer recommendations on skills, tools, and approaches that should be emphasized in legal education to better prepare students for the evolving legal landscape," said Dean Barton.
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