The world of law school admissions is witnessing nuanced stances towards the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in crafting application essays. Amidst growing debates, Law.com decided to take the AI software, ChatGPT-3.5, for a practical run.
While the University of Michigan Law School issued an embargo on such technologies for admission purposes, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) took a different path. The law school at ASU openly encouraged applicants to incorporate these tools into their application process.
As a part of this groundbreaking application of AI, an essay, authored by ChatGPT, was submitted to ASU Law for their review. Amy Beier Best, ASU Law’s Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, served as the reviewer. She talked extensively about her impressions of the AI-crafted essay, balanced by insight into the potential upsides and challenges of using AI for personal statements.
A detailed account of the ChatGPT experiment, the ASU’s feedback, and an insightful debate about AI applications in law school admissions can be found in the comprehensive report on Law.com.