The Washington University Journal of Law & Policy has released Volume 81, Artificial Intelligence in Research and Policy-Making, curated by Dean Stefanie Lindquist. The volume examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education, research, policymaking, and the practice of law.
Founded in 1968, the Journal of Law & Policy publishes scholarship focused on the relationship between law and contemporary social, political, and institutional issues. Each symposium volume brings together legal scholars and practitioners to explore emerging topics influencing the legal field and public policy.
In her introduction to the volume, Dean Lindquist notes that AI has become “a consuming preoccupation for law students, lawyers, and judges,” with the capacity to transform everything from negotiating to contract drafting to brief writing. She also highlights the growing need for thoughtful AI regulation and policymaking as the technology continues to evolve.
The issue features contributions from scholars examining AI governance across several contexts. Claire Boine, Research Fellow – Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law, explores how narratives surrounding AI have shaped international regulatory efforts. Frank Fagan, Associate Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law Houston, addresses the role of AI policy in biomedical research and data reporting, while Joseph Yockey, F. Arnold Daum Chair in Corporate Law Professor at the University of Iowa, analyzes intellectual property challenges tied to AI-powered academic research and work products.
Congratulations to the student editors of the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy and Dean Lindquist for producing a thoughtful volume on one of the legal field’s most consequential issues.
