Sasha Hupka
Arizona Republic
Arizona State University’s law school will soon allow prospective students to use artificial intelligence while crafting their admissions materials.
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is the first in the nation to greenlight the use of generative AI in applications. That technology mimics human behavior to produce content and includes tools such as ChatGPT and Google Bard.
Dean Stacy Leeds said the shift was driven by an “innovative mindset.” By embracing the emerging technology, she hopes to better prepare students for their future careers. She said the change also “breaks down barriers” for prospective students and makes the admissions process more accessible to all.
“We want to level the playing field and provide students with access to many tools,” she said. “Some applicants hire third-party consultants to assist with their law school applications to several law schools. AI is a new tool that is more accessible to every applicant, and many online tools are free to anyone with internet access.”
The announcement comes as AI programs advance rapidly and boom in popularity.
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