Faculty focus to explore technological changes in legal education
University of Baltimore School of Law faculty recently convened for AI for Lawyers, a program reflecting the school’s strong culture of professional growth and its commitment to staying current with emerging tools that shape the legal practice.
The session provided an opportunity for faculty to deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence tools increasingly used by practicing attorneys and to explore how these technologies can be thoughtfully incorporated into legal education. The discussion underscored the faculty’s shared commitment to continuous learning and to ensuring that students are prepared for the realities of modern legal practice.
Panelists emphasized that while AI can streamline legal research and administrative work, it does not replace core lawyering skills such as critical thinking, judgment, creativity, and strong legal writing. Faculty engaged in discussions about how to teach students to use AI responsibly, developing effective prompting skills, leveraging AI to support research, and using these tools to refine written work while maintaining academic rigor.
The conversation also highlighted how AI can help lawyers manage their practices more efficiently, allowing them to focus on higher-level legal analysis and client advocacy. Faculty participants considered how exposure to these tools can better equip students for the evolving demands of the profession.
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A highlight of the program was a presentation by Benjamin Shore, class of 2026, who demonstrated the OPRA Litigation Tool, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline public records litigation for attorneys and advocates. His presentation showcased the strength of UBalt Law’s learning environment, where faculty and students engage together in innovation.
Faculty attendees described the program as engaging, timely, and valuable to their teaching and scholarship. The event reaffirmed UBalt Law’s commitment to faculty development and to leading, rather than reacting to, technological change in legal education.