Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2025
Abstract
This article argues that the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into legal practice creates an opportunity-and need-for legal educators to rethink and improve their courses. While some faculty fear that AI will erode students' skills or encourage academic dishonesty, thoughtful use of AI tools in legal education actually can promote deeper learning, improve student writing, and reveal how students actually think. The article distinguishes between summative and formative assessment and explains how AI can produce meaningful formative feedback. It offers specific examples of AI-based assignments that can help students build core professional skills, and it highlights the importance of teaching students to use AI tools effectively and responsibly. While acknowledging that AI is not appropriate for every course or every student, the article encourages faculty to match assignments to students' developmental stages and use AI to help achieve important learning goals.
Recommended Citation
John Lande,
Teaching with AI - and Teaching Students to Use It WellUniversity of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2025-31
(2025).
Available at: https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/facpubs/1275