AI & LegalTech for Future Lawyers: Tools, Applications, and Career Pathways
Course Overview
This course introduces law students to the rapidly evolving world of LegalTech and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It blends theory with hands-on practice, enabling students to understand the foundations of LegalTech, apply AI tools in contract drafting and legal research, and explore career opportunities in the LegalTech sector.
Target Audience
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Law students (UG & PG)
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Young professionals interested in LegalTech and AI
Mode of Delivery
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Online
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Interactive sessions with case studies, live demos, and practical exercises
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to LegalTech and AI Fundamentals
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Evolution of LegalTech: 1990s to 2025
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Document automation, case management, compliance, contract analytics, and e-discovery
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Driving forces: Efficiency, accuracy, and access to justice
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Case studies: Practical applications of LegalTech
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Basics of AI for Lawyers: NLP, Machine Learning, LLMs explained simply
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Anatomy of AI models: Training, fine-tuning, inference
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Hallucinations & bias in AI models—implications for law
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Prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Module 2: AI in Contract Drafting and Legal Review
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Importance of AI in contract law
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What constitutes effective contract drafting?
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Step-by-step AI-assisted contract drafting workflow
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Demonstration: Drafting a simple agreement using AI tools
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Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) basics
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Improving tone and content of legal drafts with AI
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Common issues in drafting & how AI tools can improve clarity and accuracy
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Best practices for AI-assisted legal writing
Module 3: Expanding AI Applications in Legal Practice
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AI for legal research: Chatbots, search engines, and advanced tools
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Market & industry research with AI
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AI in compliance & due diligence
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Law project management with AI-based platforms
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Brand building & professional development with AI-powered tools
Module 4: Careers in LegalTech
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Employers and job roles in LegalTech
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Essential skills for a LegalTech career
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Global opportunities in AI & law
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Roadmap: Building a LegalTech career during law school
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Student projects: Practical demonstrations (group projects using AI tools)
Assessment & Certification
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Assignments: Practical exercises (e.g., AI-based contract review, research task)
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Final Project: Create a legal draft or research memo using LegalTech tools
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Certification: “AI & LegalTech Foundations – Certified by BeyondBar”
Deliverables for Students
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Access to workshop materials (slides, notes, case studies, workflow charts)
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Curated list of LegalTech tools & platforms for exploration
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Networking opportunity with LegalTech professionals
