Berkeley Law prohibits AI use in classes (by default)

Berkeley Law has implemented a policy effective Summer 2026 that prohibits students from using AI tools for conceptualizing, outlining, drafting, revising, editing, or translating coursework and exams by default. The policy aims to ensure students develop critical cognitive skills necessary for legal practice, such as legal reasoning and independent analysis, while allowing instructors to create exceptions for courses specifically designed to teach AI fluency. Students may only use AI for limited research purposes, such as identifying legal sources, and are prohibited from uploading course materials into generative AI systems.