ChatGPT Dominates AI Use in Law School Admissions: 62.5% of Applicants Admit to Using AI, and 73.4% of Them Choose ChatGPT

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The Future of AI in Law School Admissions

Across U.S. campuses, AI adoption rates are soaring. A 2025 Inside Higher Ed report survey of over 1,000 U.S. college students found that 85% have used generative AI for coursework. Yet, institutional policies haven’t kept pace. Only 28% of colleges have formal AI guidelines, and another 32% are still developing them.

As adoption accelerates, attitudes are shifting. While many educational institutions once discouraged AI use, the tide may be turning. The University of Michigan Law School and the University of Miami School of Law recently became the first in the nation to introduce AI-based essay questions that require applicants to use tools like ChatGPT. These essays are designed to gauge AI literacy and ethical reasoning, a signal that, rather than cracking down on AI, schools may begin formally integrating it into their admissions process.

“Students are already using AI to strengthen how they communicate and present ideas,” said Arush Chandna, Co-Founder of Juris Education. “Law schools are beginning to notice that shift and are finding ways to acknowledge it rather than ignore it.”

Conclusion

Juris Education’s survey underscores how quickly Artificial Intelligence has become part of the law school admissions process. While most applicants use AI to enhance clarity and confidence, the findings raise questions about responsible use.

As AI tools become more sophisticated and law schools begin to acknowledge their role in the admissions landscape, applicants will need to balance innovation with authenticity. The goal, experts say, is not to replace human insight but to use technology to communicate it more effectively.

“AI has the capacity to serve as a valuable tool in the law school application process, as it can help many applicants uncover unexpected connections between their motivation for pursuing law school and their past personal / professional experiences,” said Jesse Wang, senior admissions consultant at Juris Education. “However, the primary challenge lies in how the AI is prompted and refined. Iteration is crucial, as students must learn to phrase follow-up questions carefully to avoid factual inaccuracies or “hallucinated” AI content.” 

That being said, students must be cognizant of the specific policies of each law school.

Wang added, “It is equally essential that applicants comply with each law school’s specific policies regarding the use of AI tools. Maintaining compliance with those guidelines ensures the integrity of the application process, and I recommend applicants do their due diligence by researching those policies and asking admissions representatives questions if they are confused about them or require further guidance.”