CLMRX17: Adapting to the Age of AI: The Future of Legal Education with Anastasia Boyko

Anastasia Boyko shares her unique career journey, starting from being an immigrant from Ukraine to her current role in legal education innovation. She discusses the need for change and improvement in the legal profession, particularly in the way legal work is done and how legal professionals are prepared. Boyko emphasizes the importance of practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding oneself in the legal profession. She also highlights the role of AI in legal practice and the need for legal education to adapt to the changing landscape. In this conversation, Anastasia Boyko and Kami Paulsen discuss the importance of self-reflection and curiosity in building a successful career in the legal field. They emphasize the need for lawyers to develop a broad skill set beyond legal expertise, including empathy, relationship-building, and problem-solving. They also highlight the value of understanding the business side of law and the ability to anticipate and navigate complex organizational dynamics. The conversation explores the role of legal education in fostering these skills and suggests innovative approaches, such as courses on legal tech and mindful lawyering. Overall, the key takeaways include being curious, knowing oneself, pursuing knowledge in desired areas, being effective rather than focusing on being right, and embracing empathy and relationship skills.

Chapters

00:00 Anastasia Boyko's Unique Career Journey

03:19 Challenging Inefficiencies in the Legal Profession

05:29 Improving the Way Law Firms Operate

09:10 The Problem-Solving Nature of a Law Degree

17:26 The Impact of AI on the Legal Profession

23:00 Preparing Students for a Variety of Career Paths

26:57 Understanding Oneself in the Legal Profession

30:10 The Importance of Practical Skills and Self-Knowledge

31:45 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Curiosity

34:06 Developing a Broad Skill Set for Success

35:27 Understanding the Business Side of Law

41:23 Innovative Approaches in Legal Education

45:32 Being Effective vs. Being Right

49:13 Learning from Others

54:51 Intentional Choices in Legal Careers

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