513: Grappling with AI as a Law Student and Lawyer (1L Summer Series)

513: Grappling with AI as a Law Student and Lawyer (1L Summer Series)

Author: Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC July 21, 2025 Duration: 33:46

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in our 1L summer series, we're exploring whether law students should continue to study as hard if AI can already perform many tasks for us. We're highlighting AI's current capabilities and limitations, underscoring the enduring importance of human skills such as  judgment, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • What aspects of legal work can AI currently handle, and what are its limitations?
  • What legal skills will remain uniquely human even as AI advances?
  • How might the legal profession transform with AI, and what new opportunities will emerge?
  • What should you consider when deciding if law school is still worth it in the AI era?
  • How is legal education adapting to incorporate AI tools?

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Alison & Lee


Navigating law school, the bar exam, and a legal career is a marathon with unique challenges at every stage. The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond serves as a companion for that entire journey, offering concrete strategies rather than abstract theory. Hosts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess, both seasoned experts, draw from their extensive experience to dissect academic hurdles, career planning, and the personal adjustments required in the legal world. Their conversations are direct and packed with actionable advice, whether they're breaking down effective study techniques, demystifying the bar exam process, or discussing the realities of different legal practice areas. This isn't about passive listening; it's about equipping you with a usable toolkit. While their opinions are strong and sometimes provocative, the dialogue is always grounded in a practical desire to help. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting straightforward counsel from mentors who have been through it all and remember what actually matters. You'll find episodes addressing everything from outlining and exam preparation to networking and maintaining well-being under pressure. Alison and Lee ensure each discussion cuts to the chase, making the often-opaque path from student to lawyer a bit clearer and more manageable.
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