The University of California, Berkeley School of Law has announced a new policy prohibiting students from utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools for drafting, editing, or revising coursework and exams, effective summer 2026. While students can use AI for research purposes—such as identifying legal cases or statutes—they are barred from using it to brainstorm topics, generate outlines, or translate papers. The ban extends to uploading course materials into AI systems. This policy replaces a previous one from 2023 that permitted some AI use for research and grammar corrections. The change was influenced by an increase in academic misconduct cases related to AI misuse, as noted by Professor Chris Hoofnagle, who helped draft the new rules. Hoofnagle emphasized that the policy is designed to preserve critical legal skills, stating that students should first develop foundational skills before integrating AI into their work. Instructors have the flexibility to create distinct rules for courses aimed at teaching AI fluency, provided they inform students in advance.