Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading
What You'll Learn
- How to avoid the trap of “producing more but understanding less”
- How to incorporate AI into the classroom
- How to incorporate AI into professional development programs
- How to turn AI into a helpful “feedback machine”
2 Modules
4 Hours
2 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading
Explore important questions found at the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and professional development in the final course of the four-part series “AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates”: How should teachers approach AI?; How should students approach AI?; And what about the leaders of law firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, all of whom know that a key driver of success is making sure their employees have the skills necessary to thrive in a fast-changing world?
Skills You'll Gain
- AI Agents
- AI-Based Legal Compliance
- Communication Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical AI
- Generative AI Agents
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Responsible AI
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
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Welcome Message
Welcome to AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading, the final course in the AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates series. This course focuses on leading, learning, and making ethical decisions in an AI-driven professional landscape. Learners will examine how AI shapes expertise, feedback, and influence, and develop strategies to lead with clarity, confidence, and responsibility while integrating AI into legal and advocacy practice.
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: Producing More, Understanding Less
- Producing More, Understanding Less
- Feedback Machines
- Module One Recap
Module 2: Half-Life Your Message
- Half-Life Your Message
- Feedback vs Advice
- Module Two Recap
- Course Four 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.
Your final grade is based entirely on the Course Four Test, which accounts for 100% of your course grade. Knowledge checks and writing activities are ungraded and do not contribute to your final score, but they are strongly encouraged to support your learning.
Course Four Test — 100% of the Course Grade
The Course Four Test consists of the graded quiz and represents the entirety of your final course grade.
Total Course Grade: 100%
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
