AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

This course is part of AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates Specialization

Instructor: Patrick Barry

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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

Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

Details to know

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Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Learn two essential skills needed whenever you have a client to represent or a cause to champion: communication and creativity.

Module 1 explores how AI tools can improve tasks like drafting emails and creating presentations. It covers the benefits and challenges of using AI, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a human touch and critical thinking.

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 discussion prompts1 plugin

4 videosTotal 22 minutes

Communication and Creativity6 minutes
Drafting→Editing8 minutes
Drafting Dangers3 minutes
Path Dependence6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 123 minutes

Meet Professor Barry3 minutes
Help Us Learn About You!5 minutes
AI Experimentation: Real-World Examples15 minutes
(Optional Exercise) AI Companion60 minutes
(Optional Exercise) Notebook LM: Personalized Podcasts20 minutes
Optional Materials: AI Research, AI Tips, AI Meditation20 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

(Optional) AI Companion5 minutes
(Optional)NotebookLM: Personalized Podcasts10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Check for Your Understanding5 minutes

Module 2 focuses on using AI for drafting and editing. Learners will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, learning to create and refine content effectively, and recognize the best practices and potential risks.