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About the Episode
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About the Episode:
Recorded live at the ASU+GSV AI Show, host Ray chats with Professor Erin Hill of Jessup University about how her team is transforming legal education through AI in higher education. With the launch of Jessup+AI, one of the first fully AI-immersive learning experiences in U.S. legal education, Erin shares how this model blends AI-powered customization with human mentorship to offer emotionally supportive, personalized learning in higher education. This conversation dives into how AI is being used to improve engagement, assessment, and real-time curriculum design.
Key Takeaways
- Jessup+AI delivers one of the first AI-powered, self-paced, personalized learning environments in legal education.
- Students interact with a chatbot tutor named Jesse, which provides safe spaces for theory-based questions and supports adaptive learning.
- Faculty maintain strong emotional and academic engagement through Zoom chats, live case discussions, and real-time curriculum tweaks based on analytics.
- AI is used for both formative and summative assessments, culminating in robust e-portfolios showcasing competencies.
- Jessup’s AI learning model supports lifelong learning and continuous legal education, keeping pace with fast-evolving regulations and technology.
Questions Answered in This Conversation
What problem is Jessup+AI solving in traditional legal education?
Professor Erin Hill identified a persistent gap in traditional legal education: students graduate feeling unprepared for real-world legal work. Jessup+AI addresses this by creating a self-paced, emotionally supportive learning environment that bridges theory with practice. Students engage with an AI-powered chatbot named Jesse, which functions as a tutor, facilitator, and confidence booster—especially helpful for asking questions they may be hesitant to bring to faculty.This format empowers students to gain clarity on fundamental concepts on their own terms, preparing them for deeper, more nuanced discussions with faculty. The AI tailors responses based on the student’s experience level—beginner, intermediate, or advanced—creating a uniquely personalized learning in higher education experience that adapts to each learner’s pace and needs.
How does Jessup+AI blend human mentorship with AI support?
Rather than replacing faculty, Jessup+AI enhances their role. Professors like Erin use real-time data analytics to track student engagement and dynamically adjust course content. If engagement dips, she can insert timely, real-world legal cases into the curriculum and follow up with interactive Zoom chats or “coffee chats” to spark deeper discussion.This intentional mix of human and AI interaction ensures students receive both structured academic guidance and the emotional resonance of mentorship. Students come to live sessions ready to discuss complex issues, having already internalized the basics through AI-led exploration. This flipped-classroom style maximizes time with instructors while keeping learners deeply involved.
How does the platform maintain academic integrity with AI tools?
Jessup+AI takes a proactive, thoughtful approach to academic integrity. The platform runs on a closed AI model, meaning all interactions within the system are vetted and controlled. Formative assessments help students work through AI-generated templates while faculty monitor the quality and authenticity of outputs.For summative assessments, Jessup+AI turns student work into tangible outputs—contracts, legal research, briefs—that are stored in e-portfolios. These e-portfolios serve as competency-based evidence for future employers. Students are coached in proper AI usage, including customizing queries and vetting responses, reinforcing ethical standards and critical thinking in a tech-enhanced environment.
What is the future of AI-powered legal education?
According to Erin, the future of legal education—and continuing education more broadly—depends on AI-powered, lifelong learning models. Regulatory changes in law happen rapidly, and professionals need systems that update just as quickly. Jessup+AI is designed to adapt in real time, integrating the latest policies, regulations, and best practices into the learning environment.This platform supports not only JD students, but also paralegal licensing, certifications, and ongoing legal training. Erin envisions a future where AI tools are used not just to teach legal knowledge, but to model ethical, effective use of technology within the legal system. Jessup+AI is already proving to be an essential bridge between traditional legal education and the rapidly evolving demands of the field.
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