Modern Law Meets AI: Innovative Legal Research Approaches for Law Professionals

1.5 units

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice is essential. You will learn to skillfully navigate the modern legal landscape and effectively utilize AI-powered legal practice tools. Additionally, the course will introduce valuable, time-saving, and cost-effective research strategies. The primary goal is to empower students, both now and later in their future careers, to confidently map out a coherent plan of action when asked to research a legal topic previously unfamiliar to them. Each week, we will examine different research topics through the lens of a legal practitioner. AI instruction is thoughtfully integrated into the curriculum, complementing rather than replacing fundamental legal research tools. The course is graded on a credit/no credit basis to ensure a focus on mastery and practical application of advanced legal research techniques. This 1.5 credit advanced course is designed to elevate your legal research skills, building on the foundational knowledge acquired in the Legal Writing and Analysis course.