WashU Law has partnered with non-profit Lawyers for Children to deliver education and training on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
The training is designed for Lawyers for Children attorneys and professional staff and addresses how AI tools are increasingly used in legal practice, while emphasizing ethical obligations, professional responsibility, confidentiality, and the continued need for human judgment. The program focuses on practical use cases alongside the risks and limitations of AI, including accuracy, bias, and reliability concerns.
The program, titled Using Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Lawyers and Social Workers, is entering its second year and is taught by Oliver Roberts, Adjunct Professor of Law at WashU Law and Co-Director of the WashU AI Collaborative.
“We are grateful for this important partnership with WashU Law, and it is particularly gratifying to work with LFC’s former legal intern, Professor Oliver Roberts. Lawyers For Children is committed to ensuring that its staff has the tools necessary to provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation and social work advocacy. Understanding both the risks and benefits of different AI tools as they become more pervasive is a critical component of that commitment,” said Glenn Metsch-Ampel, the Executive Director of Lawyers for Children.
This initiative is part of WashU Law’s broader commitment to AI education and responsible technology adoption in the legal system. WashU Law’s AI efforts have included delivering AI training to judges and court systems, providing free CLEs and educational webinars for attorneys across Missouri and the country, and integrating AI instruction into law school curricula.
“Artificial intelligence has the potential to meaningfully improve the quality of legal representation and expand access to justice. WashU Law is proud to work with Lawyers for Children on this AI education and training initiative, helping ensure these tools are used responsibly and in service of the communities they support,” said Stefanie Lindquist, Dean of WashU Law.
For more information about this program contact Oliver Roberts, Co-Director of the WashU Law AI Collaborative.
