Harvey AI Ambassador Maya Kennedy Spotlights Legal AI Evolution
Maya Kennedy, BU Law J.D. candidate and Harvey AI ambassador, explains how AI transforms legal education and practice.Summary
Maya Kennedy, a J.D. candidate at Boston University School of Law and Harvey AI ambassador, describes how initial skepticism among law students about AI shifts after hands‑on training with Harvey, revealing the platform as a collaborative tool that automates repetitive research and lets lawyers focus on strategy and client interaction. Kennedy said, "Students often arrive thinking AI is something they need to compete against," but after training they see it as a tool to work with.
She notes that BU Law’s new AI Certificate Program launching Fall 2026 and its recent 2026 Excellence in Innovation Award reflect the school’s leadership in legal tech, while acknowledging broader adoption hurdles; Kennedy’s advocacy illustrates a cultural change where AI is seen as an essential skill rather than a threat, preparing the next generation of lawyers to integrate AI into their workflows.
(Source：Blockchain News)