Generating the next generation of lawyers
Welcome to the AI Legal Studies (AILS), an initiative led by Professor Yonathan Arbel. AILS organizes research, pedagogy, and deeper understanding of AI systems and their impact on the legal system. Beyond general questions on the law and AI, AILS focuses on the emerging area of AI safety—the quest to ensure that future AI systems are deployed in a safe, responsible, and equitable manner.
For recent research scholarship, see our Recent Works
Head of Studies
Professor Yonathan Arbel, a leading voice in this domain, brings his extensive expertise and innovative research to the initative. His significant contributions include:
- Systemic Regulation of Artificial Intelligence – AI Safety Legal Paper Series 12-24, Arizona State Law Journal, Forthcoming. This work co-authored with Matthew Tokson and Albert Lin proposes comprehensive frameworks for AI regulation.
- Generative Interpretation – New York University Law Review, Vol. 99, 2024. In collaboration with Professor David Hoffman, this paper explores the transformative impact of AI on legal interpretation.
- Contracts in the Age of Smart Readers – 90 George Washington Law Review 83 (2022). Co-authored with Samuel Becher, this work delves into the dynamics of contracts in the era of AI-enhanced reading technologies.
- On the Scales of Private Law: Nano Contracts – Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, Forthcoming. This paper examines the nuanced interplay between AI and contract law at the micro-level.
Objectives and Opportunities
The AILS aims to:
- Equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the AI-driven legal landscape.
- Foster interdisciplinary research and dialogue between legal scholars, technologists, and policymakers.
- Develop ethical and legal frameworks to ensure safe and beneficial AI integration in legal systems.
Join Us in Shaping the Legal Future
We invite students, scholars, and practitioners to join this exciting journey. Whether through academic courses, research projects, or public symposia, the Initiative on AI and Legal Safety offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with cutting-edge issues at the intersection of law and AI.
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