‘The phrase “human in the loop” is commonly used to describe how lawyers should interact with artificial intelligence. It highlights the necessity of professional judgment in AI-assisted legal work. This article considers what that judgment entails and how law students can learn it in the legal research context. Students now have access to AI-generated legal research reports almost instantly, complete with citations and presented in a confident tone. This can lead students to prioritize verifying citations over evaluating sources, treat AI output as an answer rather than a starting point, and rely on AI instead of making their own decisions about which sources to use. In this changing research environment, we need to ensure that our students continue to apply sound research practices.’
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