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Integrating AI Into Nigerian Legal Curricula

Abstract

This article examines the current situation of legal education in Nigeria and identifies significant areas where AI can enhance learning outcomes, skill development, and practical training. Through the analysis of successful global models and assessing the unique challenges faced by Nigerian law faculties, the article proposes a comprehensive framework for curriculum reform that includes AI-driven legal research tools, automated drafting software, and simulations of AI applications in practice. The article highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal training with technology and ethics, to equip students with the competencies needed in a rapidly evolving legal environment. This initiative aims to raise a generation of lawyers who are not only proficient in legal principles but also skilled at using technology to improve access to justice and efficiency in legal services across Nigeria.

Research topics

  • Law, AI, and Intellectual Property
  • Artificial Intelligence in Law
  • Legal Education and Practice Innovations

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DOI: 10.4018/407561

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