Legal Training with AI & IT
Target Learners:
Beginners | Non-lawyers | Self-represented litigants | Law students | Junior advocates | Court staff
Course Outcome:
Learners will confidently use technology and AI tools for Indian legal work, ethically and safely.
🔹 MODULE 1
Introduction to Technology & AI (Foundation Module)
Objective:
Remove fear of technology and introduce AI in very simple terms.
Content:
- Meaning of technology (daily life examples)
- Common digital tools used in Indian legal work
- Internet basics
- What is AI (what it is / what it is not)
- AI as an assistant, not decision-maker
- Ethics and responsibility in legal use
Practical:
- Identify daily tech usage
- First interaction with AI
Outcome:
Learner becomes comfortable and confident with technology.
🔹 MODULE 2
Basic Computer, Mobile & Internet Skills for Legal Work
Objective:
Make learners digitally independent for court-related work.
Content:
- Using smartphone & computer confidently
- Email creation and usage
- Typing basics (English legal typing)
- Understanding PDFs, scans, and file formats
- Downloading & uploading documents
- Safe internet practices
Practical:
- Create and send an email with attachment
- Download a PDF judgment
- Rename and organize legal files
Outcome:
Learner can handle digital legal documents independently.
🔹 MODULE 3
Indian Legal System & Technology Integration
Objective:
Explain how technology is already part of Indian courts.
Content:
- Overview of Indian court structure
- e-Courts system
- Cause lists, case status, judgments
- Video conferencing hearings
- e-Filing concept (basic understanding)
Practical:
- Check case status online
- Find cause list of a court
- Download a judgment
Outcome:
Learner understands technology-enabled courts in India.
🔹 MODULE 4
Introduction to AI Tools for Legal Use
Objective:
Teach how to talk to AI correctly.
Content:
- What are AI tools (ChatGPT-type systems)
- How AI understands prompts
- Good vs bad questions
- Giving correct instructions
- Limitations of AI
Practical:
- Ask AI to explain a legal term
- Ask AI to summarise a short judgment
- Improve a poorly written prompt
Outcome:
Learner can communicate effectively with AI.
🔹 MODULE 5
Legal Drafting with AI (Indian Context)
Objective:
Use AI to assist in legal drafting safely.
Content:
- Applications, notices, affidavits
- Structure of legal documents
- Using AI to:
- Draft
- Rephrase
- Simplify language
- Verification & correction of AI drafts
Practical:
- Draft a simple court application using AI
- Edit and correct AI-generated draft
Ethical Focus:
- No false facts
- Human verification mandatory
Outcome:
Learner can use AI as a drafting assistant.
🔹 MODULE 6
Legal Research & Judgment Analysis Using AI
Objective:
Make legal research easier for beginners.
Content:
- What is legal research
- Case law basics
- Using AI to:
- Summarise judgments
- Explain rulings in simple language
- Extract key points
- Cross-checking AI outputs
Practical:
- Summarise one Indian judgment
- Convert legal English into simple English
Outcome:
Learner understands judgments without fear.
🔹 MODULE 7
AI for Self-Representation & Legal Awareness
Objective:
Empower common citizens and litigants.
Content:
- Using AI to understand court procedures
- Preparing for personal appearance
- Understanding notices, summons, orders
- Do’s and Don’ts of self-representation
Practical:
- Ask AI to explain a court notice
- Prepare a hearing checklist
Outcome:
Learner becomes legally empowered.
🔹 MODULE 8
Cyber Law, Data Privacy & Ethics (India)
Objective:
Ensure lawful and ethical use of AI.
Content:
- Basics of IT Act, 2000
- Digital evidence awareness
- Data privacy & confidentiality
- Risks of misuse of AI
- Professional responsibility
Practical:
- Identify unsafe AI usage examples
- Data protection checklist
Outcome:
Learner uses AI responsibly and legally.
🔹 MODULE 9
Practical AI Workflow for Legal Work
Objective:
Combine all learning into real practice.
Content:
- Step-by-step legal task workflow
- Draft → verify → finalize
- Research → summarise → apply
- Time-saving techniques
Practical:
- Complete a full legal task using AI
- Mock case assistance exercise
Outcome:
Learner can independently use AI for legal tasks.
