Charleston Law and Genie AI partner to shape the future of Transactional Law

Charleston School of Law has announced a new partnership with Artificial Intelligence pioneer Genie AI, integrating advanced AI technology into its transactional law team program. This collaboration empowers law students to master practical skills needed to excel in modern in-house counsel and private-practice roles, shifting their future role from legal operator to strategic business enabler.

A leader in practical legal education, Charleston Law is proactively addressing a fundamental shift in the legal industry. With nearly 50% of its graduates moving directly into in-house roles, the school’s integration of Genie AI’s platform is a direct response to the changing demands of the market.

“Ignoring AI is not an option for the legal profession,” said Jean Steadman, Director of the Center for Business and Transactional Law. “By embedding a sophisticated tool like Genie AI into our curriculum, we aren’t just teaching technology; we’re honing core legal skills like drafting, critical analysis, and issue-spotting in a real-world context. Our graduates will enter the workforce with the practical skills and experience to not only succeed but to bring immediate, strategic value to their organizations.”

Katie Brown, Associate Dean for Information Resources, recognized the value in partnership with Genie AI and is the catalyst for this exciting endeavor. Genie AI’s openness, proprietary legal editor, autonomous legal agents, and unmatched database of market-standard contract language uniquely position it to prepare students for this new legal landscape, where in-house roles demand agility, strategic insight, and technological proficiency.

“Legal services are shifting rapidly from firms to businesses themselves,” said Rafie Faruq, CEO of Genie AI. “Our collaboration with Charleston School of Law embodies this shift, preparing the next generation of lawyers to drive business success through technology. Genie AI equips students with the skills to lead, not just follow, the future of legal transactions.”

We are proud to report that 88.84% of the Class of 2024 graduates were employed 10-months after graduation.  Of those graduates, 57.5% were employed in law firms and 22.7% were employed in public interest positions, reflecting the Law School’s commitment to preparing practice-ready lawyers who serve both the profession and their communities.

The Transactional Law Team will integrate AI into their dynamic curriculum, which is built to simulate real-world legal practice. Working together with Genie’s technology, the team members will draft, negotiate, and redline contracts, preparing them well to compete across the US in national competitions and excel in their future careers.