"Boston University School of Law is preparing to launch an AI certificate program in fall 2026 as part of a broader initiative aimed at training future lawyers in the ethical and effective use of AI technologies. The initiative reflects a growing recognition within legal education that AI is becoming deeply embedded in legal research, writing, and practice. Law school administrators say the program is designed not only to familiarize students with emerging tools, but also to address the ethical and professional challenges that accompany them."
"Quick help on an ethical challenge that AI presents: if a widely accessible AI program gives you the ability to strip down images of women and children without their consent on a global platform, don't. Hope that was helpful! One of the classes will focus on client confidentiality. You'd think it would be a no-brainer to keep confidential information away from the cull-any-and-all-information machine,"
Many law students pursue certificates to add distinction beyond a JD. Law schools are adding AI certificates alongside traditional concentrations like tax and corporate law. Boston University School of Law will launch an AI certificate in fall 2026 focused on training lawyers in ethical and effective AI use. The program recognizes that AI is becoming embedded in legal research, writing, and practice. The curriculum will familiarize students with emerging tools while addressing ethical and professional challenges. Courses will cover client confidentiality, authorship, proper citation, and the risks of misusing AI, including privacy violations and inadvertent disclosure.
Read at Above the Law
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