The university’s Global Legal Clinic has partnered with CaseCraft.AI, an artificial intelligence platform that helps people navigate the small claims courts with AI, without the need for conventional interaction with a lawyer.
Law students at the University of Southampton will gain first-hand experience of pioneering AI that provides legal advice, thanks to a new partnership.
The university’s Global Legal Clinic has partnered with CaseCraft.AI, an artificial intelligence platform that helps people navigate the small claims courts with AI, without the need for conventional interaction with a lawyer.
Students will work directly with CaseCraft’s platform, offering feedback and helping to refine its tools, which include document generation and case preparation.
The collaboration bridges the gap between academia and real-life legal practice, giving students direct exposure to the challenges claimants face in today’s system.
The university’s Global Legal Clinic opened in February 2024, with law students offering free legal services to university staff, students and the wider public.
Dr Omar Madhloom, the clinic’s director, said: “We are delighted to be working with such an innovative and empowering product, and we are excited to be offering first-hand experience for our students, as well as improving access to justice across England and Wales.”
Jessica Bosworth, who is in her final year studying European Legal Studies LLB at the University of Southampton, added: “I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside the incredible Casecraft.AI team on this project. It has been such an exciting insight into the what the future of the small claims process may be and how artificial intelligence can be integrated into the legal sector and utilised to improve access to justice.”
Ruslan Kosarenko, Co-founder CaseCraft.AI, said: “We are excited to be working with the Southampton University Legal Clinic, who we feel are the perfect match for our objective to improve access to justice across the country.”
FAQ: Law Students to Work with AI Legal Platform CaseCraft.AI
What is the purpose of CaseCraft.AI’s partnership with the University of Southampton?
The partnership gives law students hands-on experience with AI-powered legal tools while helping CaseCraft.AI refine its platform. It strengthens student learning and supports wider access to justice across England and Wales.
How will law students work with CaseCraft.AI?
Students will test the platform, provide structured feedback and assist in enhancing features such as document generation and case-preparation workflows. Their insights help bridge academic study with real-world legal challenges.
What is the Global Legal Clinic at the University of Southampton?
Launched in 2024, the Global Legal Clinic allows students to deliver free legal support to staff, students and local communities. It focuses on experiential learning and expanding access to justice.
How does this collaboration support access to justice?
CaseCraft.AI helps individuals navigate small claims without costly legal fees. By involving students in its development, the platform becomes more effective, user-friendly and capable of supporting people who might otherwise struggle to seek legal remedies.
