About Legal Research and Analysis
Legal Research and Analysis is created to help you understand the technicalities of law and the latest legal developments. The goal is to provide comprehensive and easy-to-understand legal information to users and make such information easy to find on the Internet.
About the Course
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal landscape, reshaping how law is practised, interpreted, and enforced. This one-month certificate course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between Al and law, covering regulatory frameworks, ethical concerns, and real-world applications.
Through eight interactive sessions over four weeks, participants will explore key legal issues surrounding AI, including data protection, intellectual property rights, criminal justice, and policy-making. The course is structured to benefit law students, legal professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand the legal and ethical dimensions of AI.
Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians, practitioners, and technology enthusiasts
Modules and Course Plan
Session 1: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
- Basics of Al: Definition, types, and applications
- Key concepts: Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Natural Language Processing
- Al in the Indian and global context: Opportunities and challenges
Session 2: Al and the Legal System
- Role of Al in the judiciary (e.g., predictive justice, case law research tools)
- Applications of Al in contract management, dispute resolution, and compliance
- Ethical and moral dilemmas of Al in the legal domain
Session 3: Legal Framework Governing Al in India
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- IT Act, 2000, and cybersecurity regulations
- Sectoral laws (e.g., Competition Act, Consumer Protection Act) impacting Al
Session 4: Comparative Analysis of Al Regulations
- The EU AI Act: Key features and lessons for India
- US and China’s approach to regulating AI
- International principles: OECD Guidelines and UNESCO Recommendations
Session 5: Al and Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright challenges: Authorship of Al-generated works
- Patentability of Al inventions
- Trade secrets and database protection in the Al era
Session 6: Al in Criminal Justice
- Use of Al in policing: Predictive policing and surveillance systems
- Al and human rights: Issues of privacy, bias, and accountability
- Case studies: Examining Al’s role in criminal investigations and judicial decisions
Session 7: Ethical and Social Implications of Al
- Algorithmic bias and discrimination
- Transparency and accountability in Al systems
- Al and the right to privacy: Striking a balance
Session 8: The Future of Al and Law
- Emerging trends in Al and its impact on the legal profession
- Regulating Al responsibly: Policy suggestions for India
- Group discussion: Debating the role of Al in enhancing access to justice
Duration
4 weeks (15 March 2025 to 15 April 2025)
- Total No. of Classes: 10
- Frequency: Two classes per week
- Days: Wednesday, Thursday
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mentor
Mr. Hamza Khan, Assistant Professor – School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru
Perks
- Recommendation Letter
- Internship Opportunities (Paid)
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a recognized certificate upon completing the course. Showcase your expertise to employers, clients, and colleagues.
Last Date of Registration
19th March 2025 – Extended
Note: In response to multiple student requests to reschedule classes due to Holi, the last date for enrolment has been extended to 19th March. A brief induction session was conducted on 15th March. Students enrolling after 19th March will receive recordings of the session.
Course Fees
Rs 1000 only
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