AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities

University of Michigan via Coursera

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

Introduction

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

Syllabus

Conspicuously Good

This module introduces the ambitious goal of becoming "conspicuously good" at AI by the end of the course. Learners will explore the foundational aspects of using AI, understanding its risks and limitations, and adapting to new AI tools and trends. Through engaging video lectures, the module will highlight the importance of being AI-savvy, the potential professional benefits, and the dynamic nature of AI advancements.

AI Experimentation

This module provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of AI tools, focusing on their practical applications and critical evaluation. Through lectures, activities, and discussions, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of visual advocacy and the varied perspectives on AI.

Overview

Explore the different obstacles and opportunities that artificial intelligence poses for lawyers and other advocates. What are the pitfalls to avoid? What are the advantages to leverage? This initial course in the four-part series “AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates” is designed to help you become more comfortable with AI, more creative with AI, and better able to evaluate its various strengths and weaknesses.

Skills

Reviews

A dense introduction to language and image generative AI, with practical exercises, and opinions of experts.