Assessing Law Student Learning in the Age of AI

This Article explores the challenges and opportunities that generative artificial intelligence ("AI") presents for student assessment in legal education.Traditional assessment methods, such as final exams and written assignments, are poorly suited for the AI-enriched practice environment that law students will encounter after graduation.This necessitates a shift towards evaluating the learning process rather than evaluating a final written product.To address these new challenges, the Article proposes integrating metacognition and self-regulated learning ("SRL") strategies as a component of assessing student learning.These strategies emphasize students' awareness of their own learning processes, encouraging reflection and the development of critical thinking skills.By adopting metacognitive assessments, law schools will better prepare students for the evolving legal landscape where AI tools are prevalent.