A spokesperson from the school said that applicants would be required to confirm that they have used AI in the application process, and certify the accuracy of the information provided. The spokesperson noted that prospective students were previously asked to confirm if they had used a professional advisor as part of their application, and that AI software is widely available regardless applicants’ financial situations.
Stacy Leeds, dean of Arizona Law School, said that Arizona Law School wanted students to be aware that AI was acceptable before the admissions cycle began. 10 August. Leeds said: “This is one of many tools they have in their toolbox to help them when they are thinking about how best to present their application package.”
Leeds noted that law students and lawyers are already using AI. However, the new policy only applies to prospective students. The law school has yet to draft rules governing the use of AI for coursework and in classrooms.
The University of Michigan Law School made a ruling that banned the use of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, on student applications. Applicants were required to certify they had adhered to this restriction.