Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2025
Abstract
This report summarizes insights from a focus group of law faculty who discussed their experiences and perspectives about using artificial intelligence (AI) in legal education. The focus group took place at the 2025 Works-in-Progress Conference sponsored by the ADR Section of the Association of American Law Schools.
The responses reflect a range of reactions, providing a snapshot of how some faculty are experimenting with AI, evaluating its risks and benefits, and considering how best to achieve their pedagogical goals. Participants expressed interest in using AI as a teaching tool – particularly in communication exercises, simulations, and written assignments – and some reported encouraging results. Many assign students to use bots as conversation partners, though the bots sometimes do not perform as instructed. Some faculty require students to submit transcripts of their AI interactions, which help reveal their reasoning and skill development – especially in how they framed questions and responded to unexpected outputs. There also was a concern about over-reliance on AI and the risks of undermining students' internal development of reasoning and communication skills.
Recommended Citation
John M. Lande,
Teaching with AI: Insights from a Faculty Focus GroupUniversity of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2025-51
(2025).
Available at: https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/facpubs/1361