As final projects and exams approach, the Law School Judicial Committee wishes to remind students that Academic Regulation 901(2) defines “cheating” to include “[u]sing artificial intelligence writing programs, chatbots, or similar AI-driven technologies not authorized by the course instructor in taking an examination, test, or quiz, or in preparing any assignment for any class in the Law School or University,” Law School Academic Regulations, Section 901(2) (emphasis added). The regulation further states that “[u]sing legal research databases or other research tools utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to conduct research does not come within this meaning unless such use is restricted by the course instructor.” Id.

Using AI in violation of Section 901(2) is a serious offense and can lead to suspension or even expulsion, depending on the facts involved. Students may view summaries of corrective actions for past violations of the Academic Regulations on the Law School’s Corrective Action webpage. Students should understand that, like in the legal profession itself, future cases of improper AI use may be met with harsher corrective actions than the corrective actions recommended in early past cases. If a student is unsure of whether artificial intelligence is authorized on any course work, the student should check with the course instructor prior to using such technology.

Contact: Leslie Behroozi