Legal professionals who integrate AI into their practice gain a significant competitive advantage in today's technology-driven legal landscape. This specialization teaches you to harness Generative AI for legal research, document automation, contract drafting, and risk management. You'll learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to streamline workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve accuracy in legal processes. Through hands-on activities and real-world applications, you'll discover how to automate document reviews, predict case outcomes, draft contracts more efficiently, and manage legal risks proactively. Whether you're an attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant, this program provides practical skills to save time, reduce errors, and focus on higher-level strategic work. By completion, you'll be equipped to ethically integrate AI into your legal practice while maintaining compliance with professional standards and delivering superior client results.
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AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting Specialization
Transform Your Legal Practice with AI. Leverage AI tools for legal research, document drafting, and risk management.
Instructors: Paweł Mielniczek
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What you'll learn
Apply AI tools to automate legal research, document drafting, and case analysis for improved efficiency and accuracy.
Create AI-powered workflows for contract management, litigation support, and legal risk assessment.
Evaluate ethical considerations and compliance requirements when implementing AI solutions in legal practice.
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What you'll learn
Explain GenAI conceptually and its relationship to legal research and analysis.
Analyze the role of human-in-the-loop and how it unlocks the abilities of GenAI tools.
Apply GenAI to conduct initial legal research of a novel issue area using secondary sources.
Instruct GenAI to navigate, parse, and analyze primary sources such as statutes and regulations.
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Identify places where Generative AI might improve accuracy and efficiency in legal document management systems.
Use Generative AI tools and approaches, automate daily legal document chores including drafting, reviewing, and organizing.
Evaluate how AI-driven document management systems improve legal processes and lower mistakes.
Design ideal legal document management systems using artificial intelligence technologies, saving time and boosting output.
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Analyze the fundamental ideas and benefits of GenAI for litigation preparation and assistance.
Identify GenAI-driven strategies for automating case prediction and document review, with an emphasis on enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Apply GenAI tools to improve litigation tactics, including engaging clients, courts, authorities, parties, and witnesses.
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What you'll learn
Assess how Generative AI affects traditional legal research practices, such as identifying relevant cases and legal trends.
Implement AI tools to automate legal document drafting and research tasks, saving time and improving accuracy.
Evaluate the ethical implications of AI in legal research, including bias, privacy, and data security.
Create AI-powered legal workflows that use predictive analytics to forecast case outcomes and aid in strategic decision-making.
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What you'll learn
Analyze key concepts and benefits of using Generative AI in legal contract drafting.
Apply effective techniques for leveraging AI tools in contract creation.
Evaluate ethical considerations and best practices when using AI in legal contexts.
Create personalized contract templates using AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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What you'll learn
Learn how to identify and interpret potential legal risks using AI-driven insights.
Learn how to effectively create and apply AI solutions for risk management procedures.
Explain the compliance and ethical consequences of deploying AI in legal settings.
Use innovative methodologies to create AI-enhanced frameworks for anticipating and managing legal issues.
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What you'll learn
Analyze diverse legal scenarios to determine the most appropriate application of GenAI tools.
Utilize AI-assisted legal research and document preparation techniques.
Formulate strategies for mitigating ethical and data security risks associated with using AI tools in legal work.
Design efficient workflows combining traditional paralegal skills with AI capabilities.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the ethical consequences of artificial intelligence in the field of law.
Utilize Artificial Intelligence Tools in Accordance with Legal Compliance Frameworks.
Create strategies for the ethical implementation of artificial intelligence in the field of law.
Analyze Real-World AI Applications in Legal Practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, this program is designed specifically for legal professionals without technical backgrounds. You'll learn to use AI tools through practical applications relevant to legal work, with no programming or advanced technical skills required.
You'll gain hands-on experience with widely available AI tools including ChatGPT and Claude, learning to apply them for legal research, document drafting, contract analysis, and risk management specific to legal practice.
This program positions you at the forefront of legal technology adoption, enabling you to work more efficiently, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver higher-quality client services while maintaining ethical standards and professional compliance.
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