AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

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AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

This course is part of AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates Specialization

Instructor: Patrick Barry

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

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”

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

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Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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This course is part of the AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

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?

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.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 plugin

4 videosTotal 23 minutes

Producing More, Understanding Less8 minutes
Feedback Machines4 minutes
F**K the Algorithm4 minutes
God Bless the Algorithm7 minutes

8 readingsTotal 66 minutes

Meet Professor Barry3 minutes
Course Syllabus10 minutes
Help Us Learn About You!10 minutes
What Do AI Chatbots Really Mean for Students and Cheating?5 minutes
Optional Podcast: Are AI Tools Good for Teaching?15 minutes
(Optional Exercise) Google NotebookLM: Customized Study Aid10 minutes
Optional Materials: AI Leading, AI Negotiating, and AI Learning10 minutes
Edit Our Edits3 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Practice Quiz15 minutes

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.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts1 plugin

4 videosTotal 21 minutes

Half-Life Your Message4 minutes
Half-Life Your Message (AI version)4 minutes
Feedback vs. Advice4 minutes
Work, Responsibility, and Play8 minutes

6 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Practice: Half-Life Your Message Part 130 minutes
Practice: Half-Life Your Message Part 210 minutes
AI Feedback: Examples5 minutes
(Optional) "The First Technological Revolution and Its Lessons"15 minutes
Post-Course Survey10 minutes
Continue your AI education with the AI Collection from Michigan Online10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Course Test10 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

The Message Length of Your Choice5 minutes
Half-Life Your Message10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Check for Your Knowledge15 minutes

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Patrick Barry

University of Michigan

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