Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across professional domains, and legal education is no exception. The legal field, traditionally rooted in human reasoning, interpretation, and argumentation, is undergoing unprecedented technological disruption. Law schools worldwide are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools for research, teaching, assessment, and professional training. This research paper examines the extensive impact of AI on legal education, analysing both the opportunities it offers and the challenges it poses. AI enhances efficiency, provides deeper access to legal knowledge, and supports personalised learning, thereby reshaping the pedagogical landscape. Tools such as machine- learning-based legal research platforms, automated document drafting systems, virtual court simulations, and intelligent tutoring systems are becoming commonplace in academic settings. These innovations promote experiential learning and equip students with the technological literacy required in modern legal practice. However, the integration of AI also introduces several concerns. Over-reliance on AI may weaken essential legal skills such as critical analysis and doctrinal reasoning. Algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and lack of transparency in AI decision-making raise significant ethical and regulatory issues. Furthermore, disparities in technological access can widen the digital divide, particularly in developing countries. Challenges also arise in curriculum reform, faculty training, and the financial resources required for technological adoption. This paper explores how law schools must balance the benefits of AI with the preservation of fundamental legal skills, ethical values, and human judgment. The paper concludes that while AI presents transformative opportunities for legal education, it must be integrated responsibly through careful policy planning, ethical guidelines, curriculum modernisation, and continuous training. Sustainable adoption requires collaboration between academia, legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers. AI should complement, not replace, human reasoning—the cornerstone of legal scholarship and practice. Effective coexistence of AI and traditional legal pedagogy will ultimately enable the next generation of law professionals to operate confidently in a technologically enhanced legal ecosystem.
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