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Understanding Generative AI

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Understanding Generative AI

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  • 1 hour study
  • Level 0: Beginner
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    • Welcome to the course

      This course will introduce you to Generative AI – what it is, how it works and what its advantages and limitations are.

      It will highlight key concerns you need to be aware of, particularly when using it for legal queries.

      Finally, it will explore how Generative AI can be used in a legal context and what you need to consider to be able to use it responsibly.

      This is a self-paced course of around 60–90 minutes including a short quiz.

      A digital badge and course certificate are awarded upon completion. To receive these, you must complete all sections of the course and pass the course quiz.

      To be able to do the quiz and gain your digital badge, you must enrol on the course.

      AI Law and Legal Training is a collection of eight free courses funded by UKRI Responsible AI, and in partnership with Citizens Advice and academics at The Open University and the University of Lincoln.

      The courses have been developed with support from lawyers at Fieldfisher, Mishcon de Reya and Browne Jacobson.

      RAI logoUK Research and Innovation logoUniversity of Lincoln logoCitizens Advice logoOpen Justice Centre and Open University logoOU logo

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  • This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection of courses called AI Law and Legal Training. There are 8 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.

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  • Course learning outcomes

    After completing this course, you will be able to:

    • Explain what Generative AI is, how it works, and its applications in legal contexts.
    • Evaluate the benefits and risks of using Generative AI for legal purposes. 
    • Assess when and how to responsibly use Generative AI for legal purposes.

  • Course dates:

    First Published 23/07/2025.

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  • Lorrie Hayman

    Understanding Generative AI

    Lorrie Hayman21 July 2025 10:05

    A great resource

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  • Level 0: Beginner
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