AI in Legal Decision Making

The "AI in Legal Decision Making" event is a lunchtime lecture organized by the Europa Institut at the University of Zurich. Scheduled for September 26, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:45, the lecture will take place at the Filmpodium der Stadt Zürich, located at Nüschelerstrasse 11, 8001 Zürich. The session will be led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Yoan Hermstrüwer, an Associate Professor specializing in Legal Tech, Law and Economics, and Public Law.

The lecture will explore the impact of artificial intelligence and large language models on legal decision-making processes. It will address questions such as which legal tasks are likely to be automated in the near future and the role of empirical data in understanding these transformations. The discussion will highlight the capabilities and limitations of an AI-supported legal system that maintains a human-centric approach.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Prof. Dr. Dr. Hermstrüwer during the session, allowing for in-depth discussions and insights into the evolving landscape of AI in the legal field. The event is designed to provide valuable perspectives for legal professionals, academics, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and law.

This lecture is particularly relevant for legal practitioners, scholars, and students who wish to understand the current and future implications of AI in legal contexts. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of how AI technologies are reshaping legal decision-making and the importance of integrating empirical evidence into this transformation.