Transforming Legal Education: Embracing GenAI in Student Assessments

This course explores the need for legal education to evolve alongside the legal profession, advocating for a reevaluation of traditional assessment methods to incorporate GenAI. This integration aims to develop students’ digital skills, aligning education with professional requirements and fostering a more authentic learning environment.

In this course you will:

1. Understand the Impact of GenAI on Legal Education: Participants will be able to articulate how generative AI technologies like ChatGPT are transforming the landscape of legal education and the implications for traditional pedagogical approaches.
2. Evaluate and Adapt Assessment Methods:Participants will learn to critically evaluate current assessment methodologies in legal education and identify opportunities to integrate GenAI to enhance authenticity, relevance, and effectiveness.
3. Develop Digital Literacy and Skills in Legal Contexts: Participants will gain practical skills in employing GenAI tools within legal education settings, focusing on developing digital literacy that aligns with the needs of the modern legal profession.
4. Promote Ethical Use of Technology in Education: Participants will explore ethical considerations and develop guidelines for the responsible use of GenAI in assessments, ensuring academic integrity and adherence to professional standards.
5. Foster Innovation in Legal Education through Technology: Participants will be equipped to lead innovative changes in curriculum design and assessment practices, encouraging the adoption of GenAI in a way that benefits both educators and students by preparing them for a tech-driven legal environment.