Legal Education, Summer Legal Education Series

Summer Legal Education Series – July Sessions

Come join us for our Summer Legal Education Series this July!

Classes include:

Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System (July 15-18)

Introduction to Search & Seizure (July 8-9)

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Rising Legal Issues (July 10-11)

The Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) at William & Mary Law School has developed a series of introductory law classes for high school and college students. This program gives students interested in law and government, as well as business and technology, the opportunity to experience classes in the comfort of their homes using an interactive videoconferencing platform. Classes are offered in July and last between four and 14 hours. This program offers students an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable knowledge for their future careers. 

Legal Education, Summer Legal Education Series

Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System – June

“Intro to Law” discusses what law is, how it is made, and how it is changed. This highly interactive and thought-provoking class addresses how the American legal system really works. At its end, students will better understand how to read and interpret statutes and court opinions.

  • Emphasizes logical thinking, analysis, and writing;
  • Provides the tools necessary to understand what law is and how it is changed; and
  • Explains the interaction between legislature and courts; Includes the writing of a basic legal memorandum of law.

For 26 years, this program was the core of William & Mary Law School’s introductory week for new law students. It is especially valuable for those considering or planning to go to law school.

This class encompasses 14 hours of lecture and class discussion. Class preparation requires assigned readings and at the end of the program writing a basic legal memorandum.

Court Affiliates Conference

Courts in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

June 20 – 21, 2024

Hosted by Louisiana’s
24th Judicial District Court, Jefferson Parish,
at the Louisiana Supreme Courthouse
in New Orleans, Louisiana

Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly growing technology that is impacting many areas of our lives, including court operations and trials. The 2024 CLCT Court Affiliates Conference will address Courts in the Age of AI.

The Conference will address AI from technological, legal, and court perspectives and will include speakers from academia and industry.

After the annual Court Affiliates reports, our topics will include:

  • What are Artificial Intelligence and generative intelligence?
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of AI?
  • How will AI affect lawyers and legal practice?
  • How can AI be used by judges and courts to enhance their activities?
  • What are the risks of judge and court use of AI?
  • What could be the long-term impact of AI from the courts’ perspective?

In the second day of the Conference, members of the Court Affiliates Technology Committee will discuss Best Practices in the Age of AI, dealing other technological matters of importance. Our goal will be to update the existing 2018 Best Practices so that we can properly prepare for the near future. We will also seek to update the CLCT Protocols for Use By Lawyers of Courtroom Technology. Should the Protocols address generative AI? If so, should they constrain its use?

The 2024 Conference is hybrid in that we have both in-person and remote participation options. The in-person conference will be held at the Louisiana Supreme Court building located at 400 Royal Street, which is just minutes from our recommended hotel and numerous New Orleans attractions. 

Attendees who join us in New Orleans can enjoy the delights of the city while remote participants are welcome to join us via Zoom. Don’t miss out on this exciting conference in June.

The future awaits!