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Prompt Engineering for Law Specialization

Law's Generative AI Edge. Harness Generative AI to transform legal research and practice

Dr. Jules White
Mark Williams

Instructors: Dr. Jules White

Instructors

Dr. Jules White

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Dr. Jules White
Vanderbilt University
46 Courses•823,232 learners
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Vanderbilt University
1 Course•4,578 learners

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3 course series
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(309 reviews)

Beginner level

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Recommended experience

Beginner level

A background in law is recommended, but not required.

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 course series
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(309 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

A background in law is recommended, but not required.

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
  • About
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  • Courses
  • Testimonials

What you'll learn

Step into the cutting-edge intersection of law and technology with the "Prompt Engineering for Law" specialization, designed for legal professionals seeking to harness the power of Generative AI. This course introduces the foundations of Generative AI, exploring its burgeoning role in legal applications from contract analysis to litigation support. Dive into the ethical considerations and privacy concerns intrinsic to the legal profession, and gain proficiency in crafting targeted prompts to leverage AI in augmenting your legal practice efficiently. Prepare not just for the changes at hand, but for a future of perpetual advancement, cultivating a mindset of ceaseless curiosity that empowers you to adapt and thrive alongside rapid technological evolution. Whether enhancing due diligence processes or synthesizing complex legal research, you will emerge from this specialization as an innovator, ready to carve a niche in the technologically driven landscape of law.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the specialization, students will participate in hands-on exercises that involve developing, testing, and refining prompts to effectively utilize Generative AI in ways that can be leveraged for streamlining legal research, drafting documents, and enhancing due diligence efforts.

Skills you'll gain

  • Scenario Testing
  • ChatGPT
  • Legal Research
  • OpenAI
  • Generative AI
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Legal Risk
  • Innovation
  • Business Ethics
  • Application Development
  • Large Language Modeling
  • Contract Review

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Specialization - 3 course series

Step into the cutting-edge intersection of law and technology with the "Prompt Engineering for Law" specialization, designed for legal professionals seeking to harness the power of Generative AI. This course introduces the foundations of Generative AI, exploring its burgeoning role in legal applications from contract analysis to litigation support. Dive into the ethical considerations and privacy concerns intrinsic to the legal profession, and gain proficiency in crafting targeted prompts to leverage AI in augmenting your legal practice efficiently. Prepare not just for the changes at hand, but for a future of perpetual advancement, cultivating a mindset of ceaseless curiosity that empowers you to adapt and thrive alongside rapid technological evolution. Whether enhancing due diligence processes or synthesizing complex legal research, you will emerge from this specialization as an innovator, ready to carve a niche in the technologically driven landscape of law.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the specialization, students will participate in hands-on exercises that involve developing, testing, and refining prompts to effectively utilize Generative AI in ways that can be leveraged for streamlining legal research, drafting documents, and enhancing due diligence efforts.

Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Course 1•18 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models, like ChatGPT

  • How to use prompt patterns to tap into powerful capabilities within large language models

  • How to create complex prompt-based applications for your life, business, or education

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Category: Large Language Modeling
Large Language Modeling
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Category: Generative AI
Generative AI
Category: ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Category: Application Development
Application Development
Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

Course 2•5 hours

What you'll learn

This course covers what Generative AI is and its applications to a variety of tasks in the legal field. The course will cover ethics and privacy, basic prompt engineering strategies for legal use cases, and how to leverage Generative AI to augment your legal expertise. This is a rapidly advancing area and a primary goal of this course is to prepare everyone for the pace of change that is taking place and to develop a mindset of continuous curiosity that will enable lawyers to adapt along with the technology

Skills you'll gain

Category: Contract Review
Contract Review
Category: Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Category: Legal Research
Legal Research
Category: Data Ethics
Data Ethics
Category: Generative AI
Generative AI
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Category: ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Category: Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Category: Legal Risk
Legal Risk
Category: Information Privacy
Information Privacy
Category: Innovation
Innovation
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

Course 3•7 hours

What you'll learn

In the era of Generative AI, the demand for personalized and specialized Generative AI assistants is skyrocketing. Large language models like GPTs have demonstrated their remarkable capabilities, but what if you could harness their power to create custom AI assistants tailored to your specific needs? Welcome to the world of custom GPTs, where you can build intelligent systems that understand your domain, speak your language, and solve your unique challenges.

This cutting-edge course will guide you through the exciting journey of creating and deploying custom GPTs that cater to diverse industries and applications. Imagine having a virtual assistant that can tackle complex legal document analysis, streamline supply chain logistics, or even assist in scientific research and hypothesis generation. The possibilities are endless! Throughout the course, you'll delve into the intricacies of building GPTs that can use your documents to answer questions, patterns to create amazing human and AI interaction, and methods for customizing the tone of your GPTs. You'll learn how to design and implement rigorous testing scenarios to ensure your AI assistant's accuracy, reliability, and human-like communication abilities. Prepare to be amazed as you explore real-world examples built around a GPT for Travel and Business Expense Management. The examples show how a GPT can help users book flights, hotels, and transportation while adhering to company policies and budgets. Additionally, the GPT can help streamline expense reporting and reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, developer, or educator, this course will equip you with the skills to harness the transformative potential of custom GPTs. Unlock new realms of productivity, innovation, and personalized experiences by building AI assistants that truly understand and cater to your unique needs. Enroll now and join the forefront of AI revolution, where you'll learn to create intelligent systems that not only comprehend but also anticipate and exceed your expectations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Personalization
AI Personalization
Category: Generative AI
Generative AI
Category: ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Category: OpenAI
OpenAI
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Category: Scenario Testing
Scenario Testing
Category: Performance Testing
Performance Testing
Category: Data Ethics
Data Ethics
Category: Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering

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Instructors

Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Vanderbilt University
1 Course•4,578 learners

Instructors

Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Vanderbilt University
1 Course•4,578 learners
Dr. Jules White

Top Instructor

Dr. Jules White
Vanderbilt University
46 Courses•823,232 learners

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Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a private research university and medical center offering a full-range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

A background in law is recommended, but not required.

You may take the courses in any order.

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.

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

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.

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.

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.

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

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