Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Publication Title
Saint Louis University Law Journal Online
Keywords
technological adaptation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), computer-assisted legal research (CALR)
Abstract
This Article will first trace this history of technological disruption and adaptation in the law. It will then situate the current AI moment within this established pattern, arguing that AI’s capabilities create an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate a pedagogical shift from foundational structure to sophisticated substance. Further, it will explore AI's significant potential as an equalizer for multilingual students. Finally, it will address the legitimate risks of AI, concluding that a framework grounded in professional ethics and critical human oversight is the key to harnessing its benefits responsibly. The challenge is not to resist this new technology, but to adapt our educational models to cultivate the higher-order skills that it cannot replicate.
Repository Citation
Mika, Karin, "Situating AI Within the History of Technological Adaptation in Law" (2026). Law Faculty Articles and Essays. 1349.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/fac_articles/1349
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