: A consensus is emerging in law schools across Canada and the US that AI has no place in teaching the core curriculum, because it impedes student learning, especially in first year. Schools are beginning to follow the University of Chicago’s lead in banning AI in first-year core courses. Some profs are also banning laptops in classrooms — taking every precaution to shield students’ developing minds from the corrosive effects of AI. Michael Plaxton, one of the leading voices in Canada thinking through the many challenges AI poses to legal education, crystallizes the argument: “The case for law schools must be . . . [more] The post The Argument for Encouraging Student Use of AI in First-Year Law appearedfirst on Slaw
: This summer our law library intern (shout out to Bailey Kaye!) is reviewing our archival casebook collection for a digitization project. Among them was a casebook for exchange students arriving at Dalhousie Law School in 1978. It outlined an introduction to the common law, as provided by the Sir James Dunn Law Library. In this casebook, the Sir James Dunn Law Library included a helpful list of general information about library etiquette. Let’s review how you were to conduct yourself in the law library of 1978, shall we? The one rule that has survived nearly word-for-word, across nearly fifty years . . . [more] The post Briefcases & Cigarettes: The Law Library of 1978 appearedfirst on Slaw
: Key Takeaways: Pioneering Investment in Education: French and Canadian Funds Boost LIS In a groundbreaking move reshaping the landscape of higher education, the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) secures a transformative investment exceeding £10 million from prestigious entities, including a French Grand Ecole and a Canadian Pension Fund. This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards fostering interdisciplinary learning and preparing students for the multifaceted challenges of the modern world. Reinforcing Interdisciplinary Learning: A Strategic Investment The infusion of funds from prominent institutions underscores the growing recognition of interdisciplinary education’s importance in cultivating well-rounded graduates equipped to address complex global issues. The post Revolutionary Investment Alert: Major Funds Join Hands to Transform UK Education! appearedfirst on Business Today