AI for Lawyers - A Beginner's Guide

Introduction

Artificial intelligence is already shaping how lawyers work - and whether we like it or not, it is here to stay. This session gives a practical, plain English introduction to what AI is, what it can (and cannot) do for lawyers, and how to use it confidently and safely.

We will walk through real-world legal examples using tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Fxyer, covering use cases across contract review, client communications, litigation support, and legal research. The session will highlight the key risks, common misunderstandings, and some surprisingly powerful tips for writing better prompts.

Lawyers attending this session will walk away with practical ideas they can implement immediately - and a realistic understanding of both the potential and the limits of AI in legal practice.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What AI, Generative AI, and LLMs actually mean in practice
• What platforms and tools lawyers are currently using
• The kinds of legal tasks AI can help with (and where it struggles)
• How to use AI to:
• Review and summarise contracts
• Check legal knowledge and write emails
• Prepare case summaries and litigation bundles
• Transcribe and summarise calls
• Draft documents and letters
• Enhance social media and website content
• Prompt-writing strategies for better, safer, more tailored outputs
• Ethical and regulatory considerations from the SRA and Law Society
• Why AI won’t replace lawyers, but will replace those who don’t use it

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.