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In today’s Brainyacts:

1. International Law Student gets help acclimating via AI

2. How LLMs write better than humans and other AI model news

3. Using ChatGPT for Black Friday plus more news you can use

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Lead Memo

As regular readers know, I’ve been featuring insights from my students. The challenges international law students face in adapting to U.S. legal education are multifaceted, spanning cultural, linguistic, and academic hurdles. In a compelling article written by Mariana Bento de Faria Lima - a lawyer from Brazil, she shares a short personal journey and a novel solution she developed during our class: IntLAW.AI, an AI mentor tailored to the needs of international LLM students.

Empowering International Law Students with AI: A Vision for the Future of Legal Education

As an international law student, I have faced numerous challenges, from adapting to a new academic culture to mastering complex legal concepts. After taking Prof. Kubicki’s class on GenAI, I realized how transformative these tools could be in easing the journey for students like me. When I asked ChatGPT about the future of legal education, it provided a timeline illustrating AI's potential to support law students at various stages of their journey. This insight aligns closely with some of the discussions we've had in class and touches on a key aspect I believe would have greatly benefited me during my own experience:

I. Immediate Assistance (1–3 years)

• Enhanced Learning Tools: AI can break down complex legal concepts, provide case law summaries, and create tailored study plans with interactive quizzes;

• Personalized Feedback: Imagine submitting essays or legal memos and receiving instant, detailed critiques to refine your writing;

• Efficient Scheduling: AI can help students juggle coursework and commitments with smart scheduling tools;

• On-Demand Support: AI chatbots can clarify class expectations, legal terms, and academic queries in real time.

II. Intermediate Impact (3–5 years)

• AI Mentors: Customizable AI mentors could offer guidance tailored to individual academic and career goals;

• Virtual Courtrooms: Simulated courtroom experiences via virtual reality could revolutionize mock trials and debates;

• Advanced Writing Assistance: AI tools may evolve to provide nuanced feedback on legal arguments and writing style.

III. Long-Term Transformations (5–10 years)

• Immersive Learning: AI and augmented reality could recreate historical and hypothetical legal scenarios for deeper learning;

• Career Guidance: AI-driven platforms could match students with internships and jobs tailored to their skills and interests;

• Global Legal Training: Tools could bridge the gap for international students by providing insights into diverse legal systems and cultures.

In this class, I developed my own concept, IntLAW.AI - an AI mentor designed to support international law students. It offers tailored guidance on study habits, academic preparation, cultural orientation, and logistical planning. IntLAW.AI aims to ease the transition into U.S. legal education by addressing the unique challenges international students face.

For example, one of my favorite use cases was requesting suggestions for lecture outlines. ChatGPT introduced me to the IRAC framework - a structured approach to legal analysis that I hadn’t encountered before getting my first assignment in law school, in which I was requested to use it. If law schools adopted AI-powered resources like IntLAW.AI, new students could familiarize themselves with foundational tools like IRAC before even arriving in the U.S., setting them up for success.

Additional Resources:

For those interested in exploring this topic further, I recommend the following resources:

“Generative AI and Law Schools: An Annotated Bibliography” This comprehensive bibliography compiles key resources on the intersection of GenAI and legal education.  

“AI Tools for Lawyers: A Practical Guide” This article provides actionable insights on how to use AI tools like GPT-4 for legal research and writing. It emphasizes how traditional legal skills complement AI tools, turning them into highly effective personal legal assistants.  

“Artificial Intelligence for Learning the Law: Generative AI for Legal Education” This paper explores how generative AI systems can enhance academic support for law students, with insights on the best tools for specific legal subjects. 

AI Model Notables

► Claude can now copy your personal writing style.

► Elon to do AI Gaming.

► Alibaba’s Qwen team has launched QwQ-32B-Preview, a powerful open-source AI model with a 32,000-context window that competes directly with OpenAI’s o1.

► This is a great scientific paper outlining how #genAI text output differs from human output. RE: Do LLMs write like humans? Variation in grammatical and rhetorical styles.

► Amazon is almost ready to show off its Olympus AI model.

► xAI (Grok) could soon have its own app instead of only being able to access via Twitter/X.

► Thomson Reuters marks the first enterprise customization of OpenAI’s o1-mini model in its latest CoCounsel legal assistant version.

► Canadian news organizations, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator. OpenAI accused of breaking copyright when using news articles to train chatbot.

News You Can Use:

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➭ TikTok owner seeks $1.1 million from former intern accused of sabotaging AI project.

➭ A very ChatGPT Christmas: Savvy Black Friday shoppers use AI to find deals.

➭ Bluesky’s open API means anyone can scrape your data for AI training.

➭ AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people.

Who is the author, Josh Kubicki?

Some of you know me. Others do not. Here is a short intro. I am a lawyer, entrepreneur, and teacher. I have transformed legal practices and built multi-million dollar businesses. Not a theorist, I am an applied researcher and former Chief Strategy Officer, recognized by Fast Company and Bloomberg Law for my unique work. Through this newsletter, I offer you pragmatic insights into leveraging AI to inform and improve your daily life in legal services.