Den artificielle juristen- en utvecklad teknisk lösning för framtidens jurister

Abstract

The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities and challenges within the legal profession. While AI is increasingly used to support legal research, document analysis and information retrieval, there remains a need for educational environments that enable legal professionals to develop practical skills in using AI responsibly and effectively. This study investigates how an AI-based simulation environment can be designed and implemented to support legal education and professional competence development. The project was conducted in collaboration with Semantik AB and followed the Design Science Research (DSR) methodology. A literature review based on the PRISMA framework was carried out to identify current research concerning generative AI in legal education and legal practice. The findings from the literature review informed the design and development of a prototype consisting of a web-based simulation environment where users interact with AI-generated characters representing different actors in a legal case. The system was designed using a flexible architecture that integrates large language models through an adapter-based backend solution. The developed artifact was evaluated through user testing involving legal professionals. Although technical constraints limited the scope of the evaluation, the results indicate that the system was perceived as intuitive, engaging and pedagogically valuable. The evaluation also revealed that users adopted different strategies for information gathering and problem solving, highlighting the importance of supporting effective interaction with AI systems. The findings suggest that generative AI should be viewed primarily as a complement to legal expertise rather than a replacement for human judgment. The study further demonstrates that AI-based simulation environments have the potential to support legal education by providing realistic, interactive and practice-oriented learning experiences. Finally, the study highlights the importance of addressing ethical considerations such as transparency, bias, accountability and data protection when integrating AI into legal education and professional practice.