Applied AI in Legal Practice: Today and the Future

This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice on the ground today, including litigation and contracts drafting, legal research, discovery, predicting litigation outcomes, and fee structures. Taught by Clearbrief.ai Founder and CEO Jacqueline Schafer, the course will provide an opportunity to hear from law firm leaders, AI founders, and judges who are in the trenches of applying AI in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Students will also perform hands-on drafting exercises using Clearbrief and other AI tools, and leave with a strong practical understanding of opportunities to apply AI in their daily work, as well as a working understanding of the underlying technology.

As a note - wherever Clearbrief is used for demonstrative purposes, we will also discuss other AI tools that students use in their practice, and solicit discussion of how students are solving similar workflows using AI as well as manual workflows.

By the end, students will be equipped to critically evaluate AI tools, navigate emerging regulations, and participate in shaping the future of legal services. I look forward to a dynamic and engaging summer session with all of you.