Miami Law & AI (MiLA): About Us

The Miami Law & AI (MiLA) Lab was established in 2024 at the University of Miami School of Law as a response to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its profound impact on the legal domain. Recognizing the need for a dedicated space to explore, understand, and shape the intersection of law and AI, Miami Law envisioned a hub that would bridge the gap between legal expertise and technological innovation while bearing in mind the practical needs of law students, faculty, and practitioners.

Who We Are

The MiLA Lab is a dynamic, interdisciplinary institute that brings together scholars, practitioners, and students in the fields of law, AI, computer science, and ethics. This diverse team collaborates to tackle the complex challenges and opportunities AI presents in the legal domain. The Lab serves as a nexus for cutting-edge research, practical tool development, and forward-thinking policy recommendations.

Our Mission

At the MiLA Lab, our mission is twofold:

  • Advancing AI Integration: We are committed to driving the responsible and effective incorporation of AI into the legal ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that AI adoption in legal education, scholarship, and practice is approached effectively, yet thoughtfully and ethically, with a comprehensive understanding of its broader implications. By developing strategies and frameworks, we aim to guide the legal community through the challenges of AI integration, fostering an environment where legal innovation does not come at the cost of output quality and human legal skills. We strive to empower legal professionals, from fresh students to faculty to well-experienced practitioners, with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in an AI-assisted legal environment.
  • Research and Development – Theory, Policy, and Tools: The second principal mission of MiLA is to promote law & AI research and development. We conduct and support academic studies that explore theoretical aspects and policy implications of AI in the legal field and vice versa. We also focus efforts on the development and evaluation of practical AI tools for legal applications. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, we ensure our tools are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world legal needs. This comprehensive approach allows us to produce data- and practice-driven solutions. By integrating insights from both academic research and real-world application, our work is not only cutting-edge but also applicable to the challenges faced by legal professionals.

Our Approach

1. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: We believe that the most innovative solutions arise from the convergence of diverse perspectives. By fostering collaboration between legal experts and technologists, we create a unique environment for breakthrough ideas and practical applications.

2. Rigorous Research: Our work is grounded in rigorous academic research. We conduct in-depth studies on the impact of AI on various aspects of law, from legal reasoning to judicial decision-making.

3. Practical Application: We don't just theorize—we create. Our Lab develops and evaluates AI tools specifically designed for legal applications, bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research and real-world implementation.

4. Ethical Considerations: At the core of our work is a commitment to ethical AI development and deployment. We actively engage with questions of bias, transparency, explainability, and accountability in AI systems. While these issues are of high significance in any field, they are particularly important in the legal domain.

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