General Course Descriptions for Terms: technology and artificial
950 - Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of technologies they will use as they begin their legal careers and deepen their understanding of commonly used office technologies, with an emphasis on the development of generative AI tools that enhance productivity and efficiency. The class also examines how a lawyer’s technological competency interacts with marketing, online presence, ethics, client privacy and more. Weekly instruction will involve short lectures on how legal technology is developing and used in offices, hands-on learning about existing technologies, discussion of AI development in law practice, and guest lectures from legal tech experts. Assignments include hands-on work with a series of legal tech tools, ranging from e-discovery, case management, and productivity tools, among others, throughout the semester. Students will also prepare two presentations for the class, one on emerging technologies and another focused on creating a law firm technology budget. This class is 2 credits and is a mandatory pass/fail course. The course is open for up to 50 2L or 3L students.