The AI Law and Policy Clinic will put law students at the forefront of innovation, having them partner directly with courts, community-based organizations, legal service providers and others to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies to tackle critical justice challenges. Students will represent these institutions to develop, evaluate, and deploy AI-driven tools aimed at enhancing access to justice, streamlining legal processes, and addressing systemic justice issues. Participants will acquire hands-on experience with the ethical implications and practical realities of integrating AI into legal practice, while developing innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of their institutional clients. This clinic is particularly suited for students interested in making a meaningful impact on social justice through technology, while gaining essential lawyering skills for an increasingly tech-driven legal profession.
The AI Law and Policy Clinic fulfills the Law School’s professional responsibility graduation requirement, meets the New York Pro Bono requirement, and awards 5 graded credits. It does not, however, fulfill the NY State Bar ethics requirement. The Clinic can either fulfill the Law School’s professional responsibility requirement for graduation or the credits can count toward the Experiential Learning requirement, but not both.