Students should have taken some AI or emerging technology course prior to this one.
This course offers a unique opportunity for students to become active participants in the evolving field of AI regulation. You will go beyond traditional legal analysis to provide practical, actionable guidance to real-world clients, including government agencies, nonprofits, and tech companies. The course is built around a comprehensive, hands-on approach that merges legal theory with policy practice.
The semester begins with an intensive four-week boot camp on innovation governance, statutory interpretation, and policy analysis, including the strategic and ethical use of AI tools for research and drafting. You will then apply these skills through a series of weekly case studies drawn from current AI policy debates. The course culminates in a substantive, client-facing writing project—a 20-25 page legal and policy analysis that addresses a specific AI governance challenge.
Through guest lectures from leading experts and direct engagement with clients, you will gain invaluable experience in translating complex legal issues into clear, policy-oriented recommendations. This course is designed to equip you with the advanced analytical and professional skills necessary to shape the future of AI and the law.
Frazier, Kevin 