LAW5649 Law in the age of artificial intelligence
Faculty of Law
LAW5649 Law in the age of artificial intelligence is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5649
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5649
No unit lists LAW5649 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
The different ways in which artificial intelligence continues to disrupt both law and the legal profession are well publicised. In this unit, we take a closer look at the legal, ethical, and political problems of the day that result from continuing developments in AI. Who wins and who loses in the age of artificial intelligence? This will include a look at the future of the legal profession as well as different areas of law that are impacted by the progress of artificial intelligence.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Group presentationPresentation20%
- Written submissionWritten20%
- EssayWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge and evaluation of the impact of AI on law and the legal profession;
- 2
assess relevant academic literature and apply the results of the research to the specific issues under review;
- 3
critically assess, and communicate both orally and in writing, developments and challenges in relation to AI and the law;
- 4
reflect on their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on their classroom performance to support personal and professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5649 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Janice Richardson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5649?
LAW5649 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5649 offered?
LAW5649 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5649 have an exam?
No. LAW5649 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5649?
LAW5649 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Technology and innovation; and Transnational economic regulation.