Singapore's three law schools are reviewing their curricula, teaching and assessment formats in response to generative AI. SMU Dean of Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) and Professor of Law Lee Pey Woan said that the law school’s review of its programmes, pedagogy and assessments is guided by two goals: preserving the rigour of the programme, so students still build strong foundational legal skills in reasoning, research, writing and advocacy, while also equipping them to use technology responsibly. YPHSL is also introducing more in-class assessments, such as quizzes, oral questioning and debates. On assessments, the law school’s focus is on protecting the acquisition of foundational skills. Starting this August, the School will begin phasing in semi-open-book and closed-book exams, starting with selected core courses and extending to all its core courses over two academic years. Prof Lee added that this format encourages deeper reflection, since students preparing their own notes must read the primary materials, synthesise, and select the core ideas themselves, a process central to developing sound legal reasoning and judgment. For more advanced legal AI platforms such as Harvey, YPHSL will train faculty first before rolling out to students next year. From 2027, every core course at the law school must also include at least one AI-resistant activity, exercise or assessment, requiring analysis and reasoning well beyond what AI alone can produce.