AI & LegalTech for Future Lawyers: Tools, Applications, and Career Pathways
Course Overview
This immersive 3-day course introduces law students to the rapidly evolving world of LegalTech and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It combines theoretical understanding with practical exposure—helping students explore AI’s role in drafting, research, compliance, and professional growth. The workshop aims to make participants future-ready by equipping them with hands-on experience using modern LegalTech tools and workflows.
Target Audience
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Law Students
- Young Legal Professionals interested in LegalTech & AI
Mode of Delivery
- Format: Online / In-person (Interactive)
- Structure: Case studies, live demos, and practical exercises
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to LegalTech and AI Fundamentals
- Evolution of LegalTech: 1990s to 2025
- Core applications: Document automation, case management, compliance, contract analytics, e-discovery
- Key drivers: Efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction & access to justice
- Case studies: Real-world LegalTech use cases
- Basics of AI for Lawyers
- Understanding NLP, Machine Learning & LLMs
- Anatomy of AI models: Training, fine-tuning & inference
- AI hallucinations & bias – their impact on legal outcomes
- Practical Skill: Prompt engineering & Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Module 2: AI in Contract Drafting and Legal Review
- Importance of AI in contract law
- Elements of effective contract drafting
- Step-by-step workflow: AI-assisted drafting & review
- Live Demonstration: Drafting a simple legal agreement using AI
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) essentials
- Improving tone, accuracy, and structure using AI tools
- Common drafting errors & AI-powered improvement methods
- Best practices for AI-assisted legal writing
Module 3: Expanding AI Applications in Legal Practice
- AI for legal research: Advanced chatbots, search engines & document review
- Using AI for market, compliance & industry research
- AI-driven project management & workflow tools
- Leveraging AI for brand-building & professional growth
- Due diligence & compliance automation: Exploring practical tools
Module 4: Careers in LegalTech
- Key employers & job roles in LegalTech
- Essential skills for success in the LegalTech sector
- Global opportunities for AI-driven legal careers
- Roadmap: Building your LegalTech profile during law school
- Student Projects: Hands-on group activity using AI tools to solve real-world problems
Assessment & Certification
- Assignments: Short practical exercises (AI-based contract drafting, research task)
- Final Project: Create a legal draft or research memo using LegalTech tools
- Certification: “AI & LegalTech Foundations – Certified by BeyondBar”
Deliverables & Perks for Students
- Internship & placement opportunities with partner LegalTech startups for top performers
- Exclusive access to course materials (slides, notes, case studies, templates)
- Curated Prompt Library for legal professionals
- Free access to recommended LegalTech tools & platforms for exploration
- Networking opportunities with leading LegalTech professionals
- Certificate of Completion recognized by BeyondBar
