Spring 2027 Class Descriptions
GenAI in Legal Research (LWGC522)
Instructor(s): Judith Lihosit
1 credit(s), Letter Graded
This course complements the Law School’s other research courses by examining how generative AI tools—both those that are widely available, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and CoPilot, and those that are integrated into platforms like Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg—can be used responsibly and effectively in legal practice. This course will help students meet the increasing expectations of employers, the ABA, and the California State Bar that law graduates demonstrate technological competence and the ability to use AI tools efficiently and ethically. Students will develop a deeper understanding of which AI tools are best suited for specific research tasks, how to craft effective prompts to generate accurate and efficient results, and how to verify outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with ethical standards.
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This course is taught in-person by Assistant Dean Judith Lihosit.