The article discusses the essential role of technology in modern law practice and critiques law schools for not adequately preparing students for this reality. It highlights Suffolk Law School as a leading example, particularly its Legal Innovation & Technology Lab, which engages students in real-world legal tech projects. Other notable institutions include Brigham Young University's LawX program and longstanding leaders like Stanford Law School. The piece calls for law schools that have been slow to adapt to increase their focus on legal technology education to better equip future lawyers.
"As practicing attorneys increasingly rely on technology tools to serve clients, conduct research, manage documents, and streamline workflows, the question is often debated: Are law schools adequately preparing students for this reality?"
"Suffolk Law stands out as a national leader in legal technology, spearheaded by its dean Andrew Perlman, the codirectors of its Legal Innovation & Technology Lab David Colarusso and Quinten Steenhuis..."
"What should they be doing? While I don't claim the credentials of a career academic, I do have many years' experience working at the intersection of law and technology, and that has given me some perspective..."
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