
Introducing
CERTIFICATE IN GENERATIVE AI COMPETENCY FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of legal practice and document drafting
CERTIFICATE IN GENERATIVE AI COMPETENCY FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the core principles and limitations of generative AI in legal contexts
- Draft and revise legal documents using AI tools effectively and ethically
- Conduct legal research and compliance checks using AI platforms
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to generate accurate legal outputs
Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with AI adoption in legal workflows
Course Content
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Module 1: AI Foundations for Legal Professionals
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:- Define key concepts: Natural Language Processing(LP), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI
- Describe how AI is transforming various legal domains
- Recognize legal and ethical implications of AI in practice
Assessments:
- Multiple-choice quiz
- Short reflection: "AI in my current legal workflow"
Resources:
- Video lecture
- Infographic: AI in Law Timeline
- Reading: EU AI Act Summary
Module 2: Prompt Engineering for Legal Tasks
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:- Construct precise and compliant legal prompts
- Analyze and revise AI-generated legal content
- Identify prompts that could lead to inaccurate outputs
Activities:
- Prompt lab: Draft a memo, contract clause, and legal opinion
- Peer review: Evaluate prompt clarity and effectiveness
Assessments:
- Submission: Legal memo created using AI
Resources:
- Prompting guide for legal professionals
- Prompt sandbox with feedback
Module 3: Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents with AI
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:- Use AI to generate and redline common legal documents
- Evaluate AI-generated text for accuracy and risk
- Understand limits of AI tools in jurisdiction-specific drafting
Case Study: Contract lifecycle automation using AI tools
Assessments:
- Document review exercise: Compare AI vs. human contract drafts
Resources:
- Tool demo videos
- Downloadable clause libraries
Module 4: Legal Research, Risk Assessment & Compliance
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:- Leverage AI for efficient legal research and case law summaries
- Perform compliance analysis using AI-assisted checklists
- Assess regulatory risk using AI tools
Interactive Elements:
- Risk assessment simulation
- AI research lab: Find and summarize three relevant cases
Assessments:
- Submit AI-generated risk report with analysis
Resources:
- AI compliance checklist template
- Legal search engine walkthroughs
Module 5: Governance, Ethics & Future of AI in Legal Practice
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes:- Explain ethical duties and limitations when using AI in law
- Develop an AI use policy for legal teams
- Forecast future trends in AI and legal tech
Capstone Project:
- Draft a responsible AI policy for your firm or legal department
Assessments:
- Capstone submission and peer feedback
Resources:
- ABA and Law Society guidelines
- Ethical AI checklist
- White paper: Future of AI in Legal Practice
Platform Features
- Video lessons with transcripts
- Interactive quizzes and simulations
- Downloadable templates and checklists
- Discussion forums and peer feedback
- Certificate of Completion