ODEC 9410 - Large Language Models (LLMS) and the legal profession

This course will introduce students to the promises and limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) in relation to the legal sector, including the impact of LLMs on law, justice, and our future.
LLMs may represent an epoch-defining innovation, with increasingly powerful models being able to tackle challenge after challenge. Every professional fields, and in particular higher intellectual professions, stand to be disrupted to various extents – making it all the more urgent for future professionals to assess what is in store for them, what skills they will need to develop, and what to expect in the future.
This course will explore not only the technical foundations of LLMs but also critically assess their practical applications and the potential legal, ethical, and societal implications of their deployment in the legal field. Through a series of lectures and discussions, students will gain a nuanced understanding of how LLMs are reshaping the legal landscape, from automating routine tasks to redefining the boundaries of legal advice and representation.
The curriculum is designed to foster a deep engagement with the ways in which these technologies might influence law practice, policy-making, and broader societal norms. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to navigate and potentially shape this new frontier in law and technology.

Damien CHARLOTIN

Séminaire

English

Spring 2024-2025