Introduction to Legal Research and Writing using AI

Name: Introduction to Legal Research and Writing using AI
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Legal Research Revolutionized: How AI is Transforming the Law

Created byTony Sale

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Artificial Intelligence and Legal Research
Understanding Statutes
Case Law Research
Regulations and Administrative Law
How to Use Agency Materials
How to Research Administrative Law

Course content

14 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 53m total length

Introduction3:26
Hi, welcome to my course. Do you want to become a legal research expert with the ability to interpret statutory language like a pro? Understanding statutes and interpreting their language is an essential skill for any aspiring legal professional, and I have just the course to help you master it. In this course, you'll learn the key principles of interpreting statutory language, including how to properly check the text of a statute and its legislative history, context, and purpose. You'll also discover the importance of giving effect to the intent of the legislature that passed the law, as well as considering the plain meaning of the words used in the law.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to accurately interpret the law and provide effective guidance to your clients. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a legal research expert - so what are you waiting for? Enroll now!

Introduction to Legal Research9:20
This section will cover the basics of legal research, including why it's important, the types of sources available, and how to approach legal research.
Key topics covered will include understanding the legal system, identifying legal issues, and finding relevant sources of law.
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Understanding Statutes14:56
This section will focus on researching and understanding statutes, including how to navigate legislative history and interpret statutory language. Key topics covered will include understanding the structure of statutes, how to use annotations, and how to research legislative history.

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Artificial Intelligence and Legal Research (part 1)9:49
In this video, I talk about the adoption of artificial intelligence in legal research. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past decade, many doubts and concerns have risen over the potential replacement of people in the legal profession, whether there remains any necessity to attend law schools, and questions on how the overall quality of legal services will be affected.

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Artificial Intelligence and Legal Research (part 2)11:25
In this video, we see all the possible problems related to the use of artificial intelligence in legal research, including challenges and limitations. Despite the many benefits of AI in legal research, there are also some challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-powered tools.
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CaseLaw6:23
This section will cover researching and analyzing case law, including how to identify relevant cases, read and analyze case opinions, and Shepardize cases. Key topics covered will include understanding the role of case law, using headnotes and summaries, and finding and analyzing cases.

The PDF transcript version of this lesson is available for you to download. Also, don't forget to download the PDF with a comprehensive list of the best free and paid legal research tools for lawyers.
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Researching and understanding regulations and administrative law - part 17:12
This section will focus on researching and understanding regulations and administrative law, including navigating agency websites and finding relevant regulations. Key topics covered will include understanding the structure of regulations, how to use agency materials, and how to research administrative law.

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Researching and understanding regulations and administrative law - part 25:12
This section is the second part of researching and understanding regulations and administrative law, including navigating agency websites and finding relevant regulations. Key topics covered will include understanding the structure of regulations, how to use agency materials, and how to research administrative law.
In this particular video, we'll see how to use Agency Materials. The materials that can provide valuable insights into the interpretation and application of regulations

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Researching and understanding regulations and administrative law - part 311:24
This section is the third part of the researching and understanding regulations and administrative law, including navigating agency websites and finding relevant regulations. Key topics covered will include understanding the structure of regulations, how to use agency materials, and how to research administrative law.

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Researching and using secondary sources and other resources5:01
This section will cover researching and using secondary sources and other resources, including treatises, legal dictionaries, and other reference materials. Key topics covered will include understanding the role of secondary sources, using legal dictionaries and encyclopedias, and researching legal history.

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Requirements

No previous experience needed

Description

Are you ready to take your Legal Research and Writing Skills to the next level and stay ahead of the competition? In today's fast-paced legal environment, it's essential to have the skills and tools to conduct thorough research, write clear and concise legal documents, and work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

That's why I've created "Introduction to Legal Research and Writing using AI"

This is an introductory course and is designed for law students, lawyers, paralegals, legal researchers, and anyone interested in improving their legal research and writing skills with the help of AI technology. You'll learn the latest techniques and best practices for conducting legal research, analyzing legal documents, and writing persuasive legal briefs, memos, and other legal documents.

I'll cover everything you need to know about legal research, including how to find and access primary and secondary sources of law, how to use online legal databases effectively, and how to conduct thorough research on specific legal issues. You'll also learn how to analyze and interpret case law, statutes, and regulations, and how to draft clear and persuasive legal documents.

But that's not all - we'll also explore how AI technology can be used to streamline your legal research and writing processes. You'll learn about natural language processing, machine learning, and other AI techniques that can help you analyze legal documents, extract key information, and automate repetitive tasks.

Throughout the course, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in interactive exercises and case studies to reinforce your learning.

Who this course is for:

Paralegal Professionals
Aspiring Legal Professionals
Non-Legal Professionals

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Why you should enroll1 lecture • 3min

Intro to Legal Research1 lecture • 9min

Understanding Statutes1 lecture • 15min

Artificial Intelligence and Legal Research (part 1)1 lecture • 10min

Artificial Intelligence and Legal Research (part 2)1 lecture • 11min

Case Law Research1 lecture • 6min

Regulations and Administrative Law - Part 11 lecture • 7min

Regulations and Administrative Law - Part 21 lecture • 5min

Regulations and Administrative Law - Part 31 lecture • 11min

Secondary Sources and Other Resources1 lecture • 5min

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