Michael Gerstenzang and Kyle Harris Discuss Lawyer Training in the Age of AI

Cleary Gottlieb senior partner Michael Gerstenzang and partner Kyle Harris co-authored the article, “AI Rise Paradoxically Deepens the Imperative for Lawyer Training,” published in Bloomberg Law.

Michael and Kyle examine how AI is reshaping lawyer training, arguing that greater efficiency must not come at the expense of developing the next generation of advisers. They call for a more deliberate apprenticeship model that combines mentorship, supervised practice, and meaningful opportunities for independent reasoning. As junior lawyers increasingly assess AI-generated work, they need foundational legal knowledge and judgment earlier in their careers. They emphasize that firms must use AI to strengthen, rather than replace, the learning experiences that prepare junior lawyers to become trusted advisers.

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