Artificial intelligence: University of Chicago Law School to ban phones, laptops in classroom for 1st-year students in AI strategy
Publish Date: 2026-07-09 21:50:00
Source Domain: abc7chicago.com
- University of Chicago Law School will ban phones and laptops in the classroom for first-year students starting fall 2026, under a new AI strategy.
- The school announced this initiative as part of a broader plan to address the rise of artificial intelligence.
- The ban will apply across all first-year (1L) sections, with some limited exceptions for electronic devices.
- Dean Adam Chilton stated that the Law School aims to produce graduates who are well-prepared to excel as lawyers, emphasizing ongoing curriculum innovation.
