AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

University of Michigan via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-lawyers-learning-and-leading

Introduction

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”

Syllabus

Producing More, Understanding Less

This module invites you to explore how AI tools influence the way we produce, understand, and evaluate information. You’ll reflect on the potential of AI to streamline tasks, provide feedback, and support decision-making. This module challenges you to think about how AI affects your leadership role and how you can integrate it into your personal and professional growth strategies.

Half-Life Your Message

This module focuses on honing your communication and leadership presence through practical AI-driven tools and techniques. You’ll engage in exercises that help you refine your message, and adapt your communication style to different contexts. This module also explores the role of feedback in personal growth, helping you develop poise and confidence in your leadership while leveraging AI to enhance these skills.

Overview

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

Reviews

Practical concepts and exercises on using AI and LLMs, especially for communication and learning.