Top Law School Declares War On Student Use Of Artificial Intelligence
The University of California, Berkeley School of Law has implemented a strict policy banning the use of artificial intelligence by students for coursework and exams starting summer 2026. While research-related AI use is permitted, students cannot use AI for drafting, editing, or brainstorming. This new policy replaces a previous one and aims to address concerns over academic misconduct linked to AI misuse.
- ▪The new AI policy prohibits students from using AI to draft or edit coursework and assist in exams.
- ▪Students may only use AI for research purposes to identify sources, but not for generating content or revising papers.
- ▪The policy was introduced due to an increase in academic misconduct cases related to AI misuse.
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Education Top Law School Declares War On Student Use Of Artificial Intelligence (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Christine Sellers Contributor May 27, 2026 1:24 PM ET May 27, 2026 1:24 PM ET Christine Sellers Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The University of California, Berkeley School of Law has instituted a policy effective summer 2026 prohibiting students from using artificial intelligence (AI) to draft and edit coursework and assist…
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