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Apr 28, 2026 34 min

The Future Just Passed The Bar

from The Legal Eagle Podcast Hosted by Sarah-Mae Thomas

In this podcast episode, Professor Lee Pey Woan, Dean of SMU Law, reflects on her journey into academia and the key lessons that have shaped her distinguished career. We also explore the rise of AI in the legal profession, how it is transforming practice, and what aspects of a lawyer’s role will remain uniquely human. Looking ahead, she shares her perspective on the skills and mindsets that will define successful lawyers in the future, and how SMU Law is evolving its curriculum to prepare students not just for their first job, but for long, sustainable careers. Professor Pey also offers thoughtful advice to students entering law today, from future-proofing your career to navigating the realities of legal practice in a rapidly changing world. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas and Faith Kristiani Boy Find us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ #AI #SMULaw #FutureOfLaw #LawJourney #Law #Lawstudents

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