Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity
What You'll Learn
- How to use AI to improve your writing
- How to use AI to improve your public speaking
- How to use AI to improve your creative problem-solving skills
- How to avoid falling into the AI-induced trap of going on “intellectual autopilot”
2 Modules
4 Hours
2 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity
Learn two essential skills needed whenever you have a client to represent or a cause to champion: communication and creativity.
This course is the second in the four-part series “AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates.” In it, you will learn how AI can help you write better and how AI can help you speak better. You will also learn how to avoid a danger that can come when you rely too heavily on AI: going on intellectual autopilot and letting your own creativity and problem-solving skills atrophy.
Skills You'll Gain
- AI-Based Legal Compliance
- Communication Strategies
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Generative AI Agents
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.
Welcome Message
Welcome to AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity, the second course in the AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates series. This course explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen written and spoken advocacy while preserving human judgment and creativity. Learners will practice using AI to draft, edit, and communicate more effectively, while also developing strategies to avoid overreliance on AI and maintain an authentic professional voice.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Communication and Creativity
- Drafting → Editing
- AI Companion
- Personalized Podcast
- Module 1 Recap
Module 2: Intellectual Autopilot
- Finding Your Voice
- The Language of Common Life
- Module 2 Recap
- Course 2 Wrap-Up
Grading Policy
Course materials and assignments remain open and available for self-paced learning. To pass the course and earn the certificate, you must achieve an overall grade of 80% or higher.
The Course Two Test is the only graded assessment and accounts for the full course grade. Knowledge checks and writing activities are ungraded and do not contribute to the final score, but are strongly encouraged to support learning.
Course Two Test — 100%
- Quiz: Course Two Test
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
