AI in Legal Education
by Law and Technology Centre, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
The "AI in Legal Education" event was held on July 15, 2026, at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law. Organized by the Law and Technology Centre, the event featured Professor William H. J. Hubbard from the University of Chicago, who discussed the impact of generative AI on legal practice and education. He emphasized that while AI can enhance productivity, overreliance may hinder the development of analytical skills and professional judgment in law students. The session also addressed strategies for law schools and firms to adapt to AI's influence, advocating for a balanced approach that integrates AI without compromising essential learning processes.
The discussion covered various approaches adopted by U.S. law schools in response to AI's integration. These ranged from prohibiting AI use to introducing AI-literacy courses and redesigning teaching methods to ensure students learn both with and without AI assistance. The event underscored the importance of developing AI-resilient teaching methods, teaching the effective and ethical use of AI, and preserving the human-centered aspects of the legal profession. Commentators included Professor Daniel Seng from the National University of Singapore, Dr. Jakob Merane from ETH Zürich, and Professor Benjamin Chen from the University of Hong Kong, who provided additional insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in legal education.
The event was held in Room 824, 8/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts in the field and participate in discussions on the evolving role of AI in legal education. The session aimed to equip educators and legal professionals with strategies to navigate the integration of AI into legal training and practice.
This event was particularly relevant for law educators, legal practitioners, and students interested in understanding the implications of AI on legal education and practice. It provided valuable insights into balancing technological advancements with the development of critical legal skills and professional judgment.
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Speakers(4)
Benjamin Chen
Associate Professor & Director of Law and Technology Centre at Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
Benjamin Chen is an Associate Professor and Director of the Law and Technology Centre at the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.
Daniel Seng
Associate Professor at Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore
Daniel Seng is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore.
Jakob Merane
Senior Research Associate at ETH Center for Law & Economics
Jakob Merane is a Senior Research Associate at the ETH Center for Law & Economics.
William H. J. Hubbard
Deputy Dean, Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics at The University of Chicago
William H. J. Hubbard received his JD with high honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was executive editor of the Law Review. He clerked for the Hon. Patrick E. Higginbotham of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He practiced law as a litigation associate at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago where he specialized in commercial litigation, electronic discovery, and appellate practice. His current research primarily involves economic analysis of litigation, courts, and civil procedure.
Event Details
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Room 824, 8/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Law educators, legal practitioners, students