AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity
Master AI tools to enhance legal writing, public speaking, and creative problem-solving while maintaining critical thinking skills for legal professionals.
Master AI tools to enhance legal writing, public speaking, and creative problem-solving while maintaining critical thinking skills for legal professionals.
This course, the second in the "AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates" specialization, focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance two essential skills for legal professionals: communication and creativity. Participants learn practical approaches to using AI for improving written communications, developing more effective presentations, and enhancing problem-solving capabilities. The program is designed to help legal advocates harness AI's potential while avoiding the common pitfall of "intellectual autopilot" - becoming overly dependent on AI and allowing personal creative and analytical skills to diminish. Through hands-on exercises and theoretical exploration, the course balances technological adoption with maintaining the human elements that are crucial to effective advocacy. Students engage with concepts like drafting and editing with AI, finding their unique voice, and adapting language for maximum impact.
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What you'll learn
How to use AI to improve your legal writing and documentation
How to use AI to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills
How to leverage AI for creative problem-solving in legal practice
How to avoid falling into the AI-induced trap of going on "intellectual autopilot"
Techniques for maintaining your unique voice while benefiting from AI assistance
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.72 Hours PreRecorded video
1 assignment
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course teaches legal professionals how to effectively leverage AI tools to enhance communication and creativity in their practice. The program is structured in two complementary modules. The first module, "Communication and Creativity," explores how AI can improve practical tasks like drafting emails and creating presentations while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a human touch. Students learn about the benefits and challenges of AI-assisted communication, with a focus on balancing technological assistance with personal input. The second module, "Intellectual Autopilot," delves deeper into using AI for drafting and editing while avoiding over-reliance on technology. It introduces concepts like the "two-question minimum" approach and "finding your voice(s)" to help lawyers maintain their unique perspective and critical thinking abilities while using AI tools. Through practical exercises and discussions, participants develop skills to use AI as an enhancement rather than a replacement for their professional judgment.
Communication and Creativity
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Intellectual Autopilot
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Clinical Assistant Professor of Law
Patrick Barry is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and the Director of Digital Academic Initiatives at the University of Michigan Law School. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School and UCLA School of Law. His research interests encompass persuasion, creativity, team dynamics, and the implications of artificial intelligence in legal contexts.Barry has received numerous teaching awards, including the Wayne Booth Prize for Excellence in Teaching and the Provost’s Innovation in Teaching Prize. He is also recognized for his mentorship, having received the Outstanding Research Mentor Award. His contributions to education include creating a series of online courses on platforms like Coursera, focusing on effective communication and feedback in professional settings.An accomplished author, Barry has written 11 books, including Good with Words: Writing and Editing and Feedback Loops: How to Give and Receive High-Quality Feedback. He has been involved in various initiatives, such as Clinnect, a global network aimed at combating human trafficking through legal clinics.Barry holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago, where he was a member of the Law Review, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan, focusing on the theatrical aspects of Supreme Court confirmation hearings. His diverse background includes experience as an All-American soccer player and a member of the California Bar.In his teaching, Barry emphasizes practical skills for law students, preparing them for effective advocacy in an increasingly complex legal landscape. His courses include "AI for Lawyers" series and "Feedback Loops," which aim to enhance communication skills essential for legal professionals. Through his research and outreach efforts, Patrick Barry continues to influence legal education and practice significantly.
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