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Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Generative AI for legal professionals: an introduction

Overview

The University of Exeter, helped by Optix Solutions, are delighted to offer a short course introducing the basics of Generative AI.  It is a practical session designed to give local lawyers the ability to use Generative AI tools successfully and ethically as a part of their practice.

What will I achieve?

You’ll leave the session with an understanding of the Generative AI landscape, greater confidence in using the tools effectively and some new ideas for integrating these tools into your daily practice.

Who is this for?

This course is aimed at anyone working in the legal sector who is new to the world of Generative AI. Whether you’re a paralegal or a partner, the session will help you get to grips with the fundamentals and provide practical models and frameworks you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work.

What will I learn?

  • What Generative AI is and how it works

  • The key tools available and how to use them effectively

  • An introduction to the risks of using Generative AI

  • Prompting techniques and practical frameworks

Course leads

Head and shoulders of Kim McDonald who is smiling and facing forward

Kim McDonald
Senior Lecturer In Law

Alastair Banks, Optix Solutions

Alastair Banks
Founding Partner, Optix Solutions

Samantha Smith, Optix Solutions

Samantha Smith
Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Optix Solutions

 5 February 2026

£250 (including lunch)

 

Register now

  •  Duration: Half day (13:00 – 17:00)
  •  Award: University of Exeter Certificate
  •  Location: Innovation Hub, Princesshay, Dix's Field, Exeter EX1 1GF