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AI and Legal Reasoning by April G. Dawson and Daniel W. Linna Jr.— a transformative guide exploring how AI is reshaping legal systems and the delivery of and access to legal services.

Written by two of the leading experts in the field, AI and Legal Reasoning is the first textbook designed to equip the next generation of lawyers with the knowledge and skills to use AI responsibly and well. Blending practical instruction with technical, theoretical, ethical, and regulatory context, this groundbreaking resource introduces students to how large language models, machine learning, expert systems, and data analytics can augment or automate core legal tasks—from research, analysis, drafting, and client counseling to adjudication in courts and alternative fora. With AI reshaping legal practice and education at unprecedented speed, this is the essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the power of technology in legal systems and the legal services industry.

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Comprehensive coverage of today’s AI technologies and relevant scholarly research
• A hands-on learning approach that empowers students to develop a functional understanding of AI technologies
• Exercises that deepen students' understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and risks of AI technologies
• Integrated attention to ethics and professional responsibility
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration, including practical skill-building in designing, developing, and evaluating AI systems