ChatGPT Goes to Law School

How well can AI models write law school exams without human assistance? To find out, we used the widely publicized AI model ChatGPT to generate answers to the final exams for four classes at the University of Minnesota Law School. We then blindly graded these exams as part of our regular grading processes for each class. Over ninety-five multiple-choice questions and twelve essay questions, ChatGPT performed on average at the level of a C+ student, achieving a low but passing grade in all four courses. After detailing these results, we discuss their implications for legal education and lawyering. We also provide example prompts and advice on how ChatGPT can assist with legal writing.