480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner)

480: Ethical Uses of AI in Law School (w/Professor Susan Tanner)

Author: Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC November 25, 2024 Duration: 30:25

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Susan Tanner, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Louisville. We explore different practical uses of AI by law students, some of which are beneficial and some that might be problematic.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Susan's professional background
  • How law students are currently using generative AI
  • Applications of AI for legal practitioners and law professors
  • Practical uses of generative AI for law students and related ethical considerations
  • How to start utilizing AI if you're new to it

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