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Call for Chapters: Transformations in Legal Education in the Age of AI

Editors

Rany Sam, National University of Battambang, Cambodia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: April 23, 2025
Full Chapters Due: July 16, 2025
Submission Date: July 16, 2025

Introduction

Legal education faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities in an era profoundly shaped by rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, necessitating critical transformations in pedagogical methods and curriculum design. As AI-powered technologies increasingly automate routine legal tasks, educators and institutions must reimagine traditional approaches to legal training, emphasizing skills that machines cannot easily replicate—such as ethical reasoning, empathy, creativity, and complex problem-solving. This book explores the multifaceted implications of integrating AI into legal education, addressing key questions about curriculum innovation, evolving professional competencies, digital literacy, and the ethical considerations surrounding technology-driven learning environments. By assembling insights from scholars, educators, and practitioners, it aims to guide law schools and legal educators toward effective strategies for harnessing AI, preparing graduates to thrive ethically and professionally in a dynamically changing legal landscape.

Objective

This book aims to critically examine and identify transformative strategies for legal education in response to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, addressing gaps in current scholarship by focusing specifically on practical pedagogical innovation and ethical considerations. The collection intends to provide actionable insights into how law schools can adapt curricula, teaching methodologies, and skill development to better prepare students for AI-driven practice environments by presenting diverse perspectives from academics, legal professionals, and AI experts. It seeks to move beyond theoretical discourse, offering tangible frameworks and case studies to illustrate how AI can be effectively integrated into legal education, fostering competencies that align with emerging technological realities. Ultimately, this book will significantly contribute to existing research by synthesizing interdisciplinary insights and proposing a forward-thinking educational model that equips legal professionals to navigate and leverage AI advancements ethically.

Target Audience

This book is primarily geared toward legal educators, scholars, law school administrators, policymakers, curriculum designers, and legal practitioners navigating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence within law. It will particularly benefit educators and administrators seeking innovative approaches to curriculum reform and teaching methodologies, ensuring that law students develop the necessary skills to effectively and ethically engage with AI technologies. Additionally, the book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers interested in understanding how technological advancements shape legal education and professional practice. By addressing theoretical foundations and practical implementation strategies, the content will equip stakeholders across academia and professional sectors with the knowledge required to respond thoughtfully to the ongoing evolution of AI in legal education.

Recommended Topics

Here are 16 recommended chapter titles for the book: Chapter 1. Introduction to AI in Legal Education: Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 2. AI-Powered Legal Research and Analysis: Transforming Skills and Methods Chapter 3. Automated Legal Writing and Document Drafting: Efficiency versus Authenticity Chapter 4. Ethical Implications of AI Integration in Legal Practice and Education Chapter 5. AI-Enhanced Legal Reasoning and Judicial Decision-Making Chapter 6. Redefining Legal Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence Chapter 7. Simulation-Based Learning: AI-Driven Case Studies in Law Classrooms Chapter 8. Bridging the Justice Gap: AI's Potential in Improving Access to Legal Services Chapter 9. Curriculum Reform in Law Schools for the AI Era Chapter 10. Navigating Cyber Law through Artificial Intelligence Tools Chapter 11. AI in the Judiciary: Transparency, Fairness, and Accountability Chapter 12. AI's Impact on Intellectual Property Law and Education Chapter 13.The Shifting Landscape of Legal Employment in the Age of AI Chapter 14. Integrating AI in Compliance: Preparing Legal Professionals for New Realities Chapter 15. Global Perspectives: International Approaches to AI Integration in Legal Education Chapter 16. Future-Proofing Legal Education: Competencies and Skills for the AI Age and other related chapter titles suggested by the authors

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before April 23, 2025, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by May 7, 2025 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by July 16, 2025, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Transformations in Legal Education in the Age of AI. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.



Important Dates

April 23, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline
May 7, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
July 16, 2025: Full Chapter Submission
August 27, 2025: Review Results Returned
September 24, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
October 1, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Dr. Rany Sam
Vice-Rector of the National University of Battambang, Cambodia
Email: sam.rany@nubb.edu.kh/me@samrany.com

Asst. Professor Dr. Shiella C. Balbutin, Development Communication Department and Director, Office of International Cooperation and Networking, Xavier University, Philippines. Email: sbalbutin@xu.edu.ph



Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities
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