After becoming the first law school in the nation to require AI education for all first-year students last year, Case Western Reserve University School of Law has again raised the bar by requiring every 1L student to design and build a legal technology solution.
Through its mandatory Introduction to AI and the Law program developed in partnership with Wickard.ai, Case Western positioned AI literacy as a core professional competency, ensuring that every first-year student gained foundational exposure to AI tools, ethical considerations, regulatory developments, and the growing role of technology in modern legal practice.
“AI is already transforming how law is practiced, and legal education must evolve accordingly. Our goal is to ensure every Case Western Law graduate enters the profession with both the understanding and the practical experience needed to use these tools thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively,” said Paul Rose, Dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law…