Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen reminded law students not to be overly dependent on artificial intelligence (AI) in their studies, as it may result in what he described as ‘digital amnesia.’
Leonen made this remark during a seminar on study techniques at the De La Salle (DLSU) Tañada-Diokno School of Law earlier this month.
“As you read your first case, the neural connections in your brain are not yet fit to be able to understand the language of the law…. [But] as you read in your first year, your first 10 and first 100 cases, your neural connections will [eventually] be connected,” he said.
Leonen underscored that the habit of reading full text cases will help them prepare when they become lawyers afterwards.
Meanwhile, the use of AI may lead to digital amnesia wherein people tend to forget information resulting from entrusting too many mental tasks with technology.
Leonen also reminded them to practice face-to-face communication, which is essential when dealing with future clients, allowing them to sense expressions and emotions.
The seminar aimed to equip students with relevant skills to succeed in law school by strengthening their study habits, sharpening their legal analysis, and helping them form effective exam-taking strategies.
