On July 28, it was reported that the University of Michigan Law School had prohibited the use of popular artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, on student applications. However, there is a contrasting approach being taken by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. They announced that prospective students are explicitly allowed to utilize generative artificial intelligence tools to assist in drafting their applications. Arizona State law school spokesperson stated that applicants will need to certify their use of generative AI and ensure the accuracy of the information provided. The law school has traditionally requested applicants to disclose if they use professional consultants. The policy change aims to inform prospective students that AI is an acceptable tool for the upcoming admissions cycle commencing on August 10, as stated by Stacy Leeds, the Dean of Arizona State law school. Leeds emphasized that AI is already being used by lawyers and law students and that generative AI is accessible to applicants regardless of their financial circumstances. It is important to note that this new policy applies solely to prospective students, and the law school is still developing guidelines for the use of AI in coursework and classrooms.

Meanwhile, the University of California, Berkeley School of Law was the first to establish a formal policy in April regarding the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings. This policy permits students to use AI technology in specific situations, excluding exams and written assignments. In contrast, Michigan Law School's policy strictly prohibits the use of ChatGPT and similar AI tools in admissions. Applicants are obligated to certify their compliance with this rule, with any falsification potentially leading to admission revocation or expulsion. Law school admissions consultant Mike Spivey predicts that different law schools will have diverse stances on permitting or prohibiting AI usage, potentially restricting its use to specific application components such as personal statements and essays. Arizona State law school plans to provide educational videos for prospective students, outlining permissible uses of AI and cautioning against potential pitfalls. The dean emphasized that AI cannot be used to fabricate false information and stressed the importance of students genuinely expressing their own experiences. Corporate attorneys, as reported, prefer using AI like ChatGPT themselves instead of relying on law firms and bearing the associated expenses.