The University of Sydney Law School and the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Law have signed on to Harvey’s Law Schools Program, giving students free access to the legal AI platform.

The rollout is part of Harvey’s expansion into Australia, following the opening of its Sydney office last year.

The program is already live at more than 35 law schools across the US, UK and Europe.

Both universities say the focus isn’t just on efficiency, but judgment.

“Partnering with Harvey allows us to further integrate the discerning and responsible use of AI into our curriculum,” said Uni Syd Law School head Professor Fleur Johns.

Acting dean of UTS Tracey Booth framed the move as a professional obligation.

“As legal educators, we have a responsibility to ensure our students not only understand the opportunities and limitations of generative AI in legal practice but also develop the skills to use these tools ethically and effectively,” she said.

The program is designed to build practical skills, professional judgment and ethical awareness, rather than turn students into prompt engineers.

Harvey’s Australia country manager Ashleigh Whittaker said students needed “early, meaningful access” to legal AI so they could learn to use it “thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively” as part of their professional development.

The university partnerships sit alongside Harvey’s growing Australian client base, which already includes top-tier firms such as Ashurst, Gilbert + Tobin and King & Wood Mallesons.

More law schools are likely to follow.

Source: Harvey