The four-course series “AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates” takes a skills-based approach to artificial intelligence. Which tools are worth using? What questions are worth asking? And how do advocates of all kinds continue to add value to clients in a world increasingly populated by chatbots, algorithms, and a wide range of other powerful digital products?
AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates Specialization
AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates Specialization
Advocacy in the Age of AI. Learn how artificial intelligence can help you become a better communicator, a better problem-solver, and a more efficient manager of your (and other people’s) time.
Instructor: Patrick Barry
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(46 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
How to use AI to become a better communicator
How to use AI to become a more creative problem-solver
How to use AI to manage your time and delegate tasks
How to use AI to become a better teacher, student, and leader
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Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
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Taught in English
4 practice exercises
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- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of Michigan
Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
How to identify the strengths and limits of various AI tools
How to use AI to enhance your written and visual advocacy
How to avoid common pitfalls when engaging AI as a thought partner
How to evaluate the perspectives of AI critics and AI champions
Skills you'll gain
Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Legal Research, Generative AI, Communication, Critical Thinking, Legal Writing, Creativity, Legal Technology, ChatGPT, and Prompt Engineering
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”
Skills you'll gain
Editing, Communication, Writing, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Email Automation, Public Speaking, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Responsible AI, Legal Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
What you'll learn
How to use AI to delegate tasks
How to use AI to manage your time
How to avoid delegation remorse
Skills you'll gain
Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Legal Risk, Decision Making, Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Automation, and Law Practice Management Software
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”
Skills you'll gain
Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Legal Technology, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Decision Making, Generative AI, and Lifelong Learning
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Frequently asked questions
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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