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7/10/2026
UChicago Law School announces AI strategy including laptop ban in 1L classrooms

UChicago Law School announces AI strategy including laptop ban in 1L classrooms

Original: UChicago Law Bans Laptops from 1L Classrooms As Part of Sweeping New AI Strategy for Legal Education

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The University of Chicago Law School released a comprehensive AI Strategy Statement that bans laptops, tablets, and phones in core 1L classes starting this fall. The policy also reshapes how upper-level writing is assessed and integrates AI tools across the curriculum. It represents one of the most aggressive institutional responses to AI in legal education to date.

  • •UChicago Law bans laptops and devices in all core 1L classes starting fall 2026
  • •Comprehensive AI strategy covers assessment, curriculum integration, and classroom policy
  • •Pilot program aims to address AI's impact on legal education and academic integrity

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