How Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal profession and education

Master Class Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s an active driver of transformation across industries, and the legal profession is no exception. From streamlining time-consuming tasks like document review, legal research, and contract analysis to enabling predictive analytics that inform case strategies, AI is empowering legal professionals to achieve more in less time. By automating routine processes, AI enables lawyers and legal teams to dedicate their expertise to complex problem-solving, client advocacy, and innovation.

However, alongside its promises, the rise of AI also brings significant challenges for societies—and especially for lawyers. Issues surrounding ethics, accountability, and the evolving role of legal professionals raise profound questions about the future of the profession. In this masterclass, we will explore the key opportunities and challenges AI presents to the legal field.

Additionally, we’ll examine how legal education is adapting to this new revolution, both in the methods we use to teach and the evolving content of legal curricula. Join us for a thought-provoking session that delves into how AI is reshaping legal practice, transforming education, and what it means for the next generation of legal professionals.

Professor Biography 

Dr. François Delerue is an Assistant Professor of International Law at IE University and a member of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for Law and Automation (Lawtomation). He is also an Associate Fellow of The Hague Program on International Cyber Security and the GEODE Center (Paris 8 University). His book ‘Cyber Operations and International Law’ was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020 and was awarded the 2021 Book Prize of the European Society for International Law. He recently co-edited, together with Fabio Cristiano, Dennis Broeders, Frédérick Douzet and Aude Géry, a collective book on ‘Artificial Intelligence and International Conflict in Cyberspace’ published by Routledge (available in Open Access). 

AGENDA 

18h30 – 19h00 : Welcoming attendees

19h00 – 20h30 : Master Class "How Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal profession and education" by François Delerue

20h30 – 21h30 : Networking Drink