Artificial intelligence is reshaping how legal professionals research, analyze, and manage cases. The AI for Legal Practice course is a beginner-friendly, practical program designed to help you apply AI tools to speed up workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort—without needing technical expertise.
You’ll explore how AI supports key areas, including legal research, contract review, due diligence, and e-discovery. Through real-world examples, you’ll learn how AI accelerates case analysis, surfaces precedents faster, and simplifies document review. This leads to quicker turnaround times and more reliable legal insights.
Each module includes hands-on exercises using AI-powered platforms to draft documents, summarize legal texts, and extract insights from large datasets.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to integrate AI into your daily practice to reduce errors, improve decisions, and deliver more strategic, data-backed advice.
Enroll to gain recognized certification and build practical AI-powered legal skills that improve research efficiency, contract analysis, compliance workflows, and decision-making in modern legal environments.
This module introduces the overall certification structure and explains how the learning experience is organized throughout the course. To support different learning preferences, the content is offered in multiple formats, including Videos, eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts. Each format covers the same key concepts, giving you the flexibility to learn in the way that works best for you. You can choose any format based on your preferred learning style and move through the course at your own pace.
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15 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe9 Plug-ins
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15 Videos•Insgesamt 139 Minuten
Navigation Video•2 Minuten
Course Introduction•7 Minuten
Audiobook Introduction •5 Minuten
Audiobook 1 -Introduction to LegalTech and AI Agents•58 Minuten
Podcast 1 - Introduction to LegalTech and AI Agents•22 Minuten
1.1 From Supportive Tools to Thinking Systems and AI Agents•6 Minuten
1.2 Implications for Legal Teams: A Tectonic Shift, Not Just an Upgrade•4 Minuten
1.3 Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Types and Key Concepts•5 Minuten
1.4 A Brief History of AI and Its Core Subfields•5 Minuten
1.5 AI in Everyday Life (Legal & Beyond)•2 Minuten
1.6 Current Landscape of AI in Law•5 Minuten
1.7 Evolution from LegalTech to AI Agents•5 Minuten
1.8 Emerging Trends in Legal AI Agents and the Rise of Intelligent Automation•5 Minuten
1.9 Case Study: Revolutionizing Legal Drafting: Allen & Overy's Integration of Harvey AI•3 Minuten
1.10 Case Study: AI-Powered Contract Review in a Multinational Legal Department•4 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Hands On •10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Quiz 1•30 Minuten
9 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 135 Minuten
Module 1: Introduction to LegalTech and AI Agents•15 Minuten
True or False•15 Minuten
Hotspot•15 Minuten
Timeline•15 Minuten
Tab•15 Minuten
Multiple Choice•15 Minuten
Case Study•15 Minuten
Scenario Activity•15 Minuten
Knowledge Check•15 Minuten
Module 2: What is an AI Agent?
Modul 2•5 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
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10 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe10 Plug-ins
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10 Videos•Insgesamt 128 Minuten
Audiobook 2 -What is an AI Agent•67 Minuten
Podcast 2 - What is an AI Agent•22 Minuten
2.1 Understanding AI Agents in Legal Practice•5 Minuten
2.2 Defining Characteristics of an AI Agent•4 Minuten
2.3 How AI Agents Differ from AI Tools•4 Minuten
2.4 Types of AI Agents (High-Level Functional Overview)•3 Minuten
2.5 Types of AI Agents (Design Architecture-Based)•7 Minuten
2.6 Case Study•4 Minuten
2.7 Tools and Libraries for AI Agent Development in LegalTech•7 Minuten
2.8 Legal AI Agents in Trend•5 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Hands On•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Quiz 2•30 Minuten
10 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 150 Minuten
Module 2: What is an AI Agent?•15 Minuten
Activity: True or False•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Tab•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Multiple Select•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Tab•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Hotspot•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Scenario Activity•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Multiple Choice•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Drag and Drop•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Knowledge Check•15 Minuten
Module 3: GPT and NLP Foundation for Legal Agents
Modul 3•5 Stunden abzuschließen
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15 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe6 Plug-ins
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15 Videos•Insgesamt 146 Minuten
Audiobook 3 -GPT and NLP Foundation for Legal Agents•64 Minuten
Podcast 3 - GPT and NLP Foundation for Legal Agents•22 Minuten
3.1 NLP and Large Language Models in Legal AI Agents•7 Minuten
3.2 The Role of NLP in AI Agents•3 Minuten
3.3 Industry Application at Rapid Innovation•5 Minuten
3.4 NLP Techniques for AI Agents•3 Minuten
3.5 Preprocessing Pipeline•4 Minuten
3.6 Text Representation: How AI Understands Language •4 Minuten
3.7 Large Language Models and Their types•6 Minuten
3.8 Dialogue Management: Making Legal Agents Conversational•3 Minuten
3.9 What Are Large Language Models (LLMs)?•7 Minuten
3.10 Tailoring AI to Perform Like a Legal Specialist•5 Minuten
3.11 Balancing Accuracy, Ethics, and Efficiency: The Rising Role of Prompt Engineering in Legal AI•5 Minuten
3.12 Features and Impact of Legal Prompt Engineering •3 Minuten
3.13 Benefits and Strategic Impact of Legal Prompt Engineering •5 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Hands On•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Quiz 3•30 Minuten
6 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
Module 3: GPT and NLP Foundation for Legal Agents•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Problem Statement•15 Minuten
Activity: Accordion•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Multiple Select•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Tab•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Knowledge Check•15 Minuten
Module 4: AI Agents for eDiscovery
Modul 4•4 Stunden abzuschließen
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12 Videos•Insgesamt 121 Minuten
Audiobook 4 -AI Agents for eDiscovery•55 Minuten
Podcast 4 - AI Agents for eDiscovery•24 Minuten
4.1 Introducing AI Agents for eDiscovery•4 Minuten
4.2 The Traditional Bottlenecks: A Slow, Costly, and Risky Path•3 Minuten
4.3 The Dawn of AI Agents: Transforming eDiscovery•4 Minuten
4.4 DISCO eDiscovery Platform and its AI Capabilities•5 Minuten
4.5 The Evolution of AI in DISCO: Core Functionalities and Integration into eDiscovery Workflow•6 Minuten
4.6 Emphasis on AI Being Built "For and By Lawyers" •3 Minuten
4.7 Cecilia Q&A: Evidence-Based Insights and Use Cases in DISCO•4 Minuten
4.8 Key Capabilities and AI Features of Reveal AI•4 Minuten
4.9 Real-World Use Cases of Reveal AI •6 Minuten
4.10 Advantages and Ethical Considerations•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Quiz 4•30 Minuten
6 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
Module 4: AI Agents for eDiscovery•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Tab•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Multiple Choice•15 Minuten
Activity: Accordion•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Sequence Arrangement•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Knowledge Check•15 Minuten
Module 5: Contract Review in Legal Workflows
Modul 5•4 Stunden abzuschließen
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9 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe4 Plug-ins
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9 Videos•Insgesamt 118 Minuten
Audiobook 5 -Contract Review in Legal Workflows•58 Minuten
Podcast 5 -Contract Review in Legal Workflows•33 Minuten
5.1 Contract Review in Legal Workflows: Why Every Clause Matters•3 Minuten
5.2 Contract Review Across Organizations: Unlocking Strategic Value•2 Minuten
5.3 Limitations of Manual Clause Review•4 Minuten
5.4 How AI Agents Support Contract Review: Key Functions and Capabilities•4 Minuten
5.5 Benefits of AI-Powered Contract Review•5 Minuten
5.6 Techniques Used in AI-Powered Contract Review•5 Minuten
5.7 Case Study: AI-Powered Clause Review Workflow for Legal Teams•3 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Hands On•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Quiz 5•30 Minuten
4 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Module 5: Contract Review in Legal Workflows•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Carousel•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Case Study•15 Minuten
ACTIVITY: Knowledge Check•15 Minuten
Module 6: Legal Research Agents
Modul 6•4 Stunden abzuschließen
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10 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe5 Plug-ins
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10 Videos•Insgesamt 103 Minuten
Audiobook 6 -Legal Research Agents•50 Minuten
Podcast 6 - Legal Research Agents•21 Minuten
6.1 Why Legal Research Agents Matter Today•4 Minuten
6.2 Challenges in Traditional Legal Research•4 Minuten
6.3 How AI Transforms Legal Research•3 Minuten
6.4 How AI Lawyer Functions•4 Minuten
6.5 Key Judicial Opinions on Termination Without Notice•4 Minuten
6.6 Real-World Insights – Why the AI Lawyer Tool Shines•4 Minuten
6.7 Harvey AI in Legal Practice•5 Minuten
6.8 AI Legal Research – Use Cases in Practice•5 Minuten
A basic understanding of legal processes helps, but no technical background is required.
Will I work with real AI tools during the course?
Yes, you’ll gain hands-on experience with widely used AI tools for legal research and document review.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It is highly practical and focused on real-world legal workflows and use cases.
Can these skills be applied across legal fields?
Yes, they apply to litigation, corporate law, compliance, and advisory roles.
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes, you’ll earn the Coursera Certificate in AI for Legal Practice.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.