What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to classify AI systems by risk, build a compliance program grounded in the EU AI Act, NIST framework, and U.S. state laws, manage vendor and third-party risk, evaluate audit outcomes, and plan compliant AI deployments.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

AI Governance and Compliance in Law Specialization

AI Governance and Compliance in Law Specialization

Gain a Legal Edge in AI Governance.

Classify AI systems, assess vendor risk, evaluate audits, and plan compliant AI deployments.

Instructor: Brian Trackman

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Classify AI systems by risk tier and map high-risk systems to compliance pathways under frameworks such as the EU AI Act.
Analyze gaps in vendor AI integrations and evaluate audit results to judge compliance maturity.
Create AI deployment plans that align regulatory requirements with organizational goals, including ongoing monitoring.

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Specialization - 4 course series

This four-course Specialization from the University of Illinois College of Law is designed for business and technology professionals who must manage AI under changing law. Learners study why AI needs oversight, how governance differs from compliance, how to turn the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and U.S. state laws into a working compliance program, how to manage vendor and third-party risk, and how to prepare for audits. The courses draw on real third-party liability cases and on rules such as NYC Local Law 144 and California legislation.

Applied Learning Project

This Specialization does not include a deliverable-style capstone or applied project. Instead, the courses ground the material in real third-party liability cases and in regulatory examples such as the EU AI Act, NYC Local Law 144, and U.S. state laws, so learners see how the rules apply to realistic compliance questions.

Why AI Needs Legal Governance: Risk, Liability, & Compliance

Course 1, 8 hours

What you'll learn

Explain what AI is, how it evolved, and the benefits, risks, and real-world failures that drive the need for AI governance and compliance
Identify the goals and core pillars of AI governance, including safety, security, fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy
Apply governance objectives, lifecycle stages, and targets to AI systems, and distinguish a governance mindset from a compliance mindset

Building AI Legal Compliance Programs: EU AI Act & NIST

Course 2, 7 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze the current state of AI governance, including sources of authority, standards, and the role of social license in sustainable AI.
Explain how the EU AI Act classifies AI systems by risk and how its requirements and enforcement shape global compliance.
Apply the NIST AI Risk Management Framework's govern, map, measure, and manage functions to identify and reduce AI risk.

AI Legal Compliance: Rules, Standards, and Third-Party Risk

Course 3, 8 hours

What you'll learn

Apply the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and playbook to build an AI governance program, including AI inventories and use case profiles
Compare holistic and targeted AI regulation, including California, Colorado, and Illinois laws, to plan a multi-state compliance strategy
Assess third-party AI risk and use contract provisions such as indemnity to allocate risk without replacing your own oversight

AI Legal Governance: Audit, Accountability, & Tradeoffs

Course 4, 11 hours

What you'll learn

Implement AI governance using acceptance criteria, error and risk tolerance, and the NIST AI RMF to address risks like shadow AI.
Evaluate AI systems through audits, model drift monitoring, conformity assessments, and audit deliverables that build an audit trail.
Analyze how the precautionary and innovation principles shape AI policy, regulation, and organizational decisions across jurisdictions.

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Frequently asked questions

The Specialization involves about 16 hours of material across four courses. At roughly 4 hours a week, most learners complete it in about a month.

No legal background required.

No. You can start with whichever course best matches your interests — each course is designed to stand on its own, so there's no required or recommended sequence.

No. This Specialization does not carry University of Illinois academic credit. The video content overlaps, however, with courses offered through the University of Illinois College of Law's for-credit Certificate and Master of Science in Law (MSL) programs, where students complete additional graded coursework and assignments to earn credit. Learn more about the Certificate or MSL program.