Course: AI For Lawyers

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Course title AI For Lawyers
Course code KJA/MAIL
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bell Ian David, Ba.
  • Přidalová Eva, Mgr.
Course content
1 The EU AI Act 2 Deep Fake AI 3 Social Media Bans 4 AI and Surveillance 5 The Meta Settlement 6 Employment: Amazon AI 7 When AI Causes Harm: Who Is Legally Responsible? 8 Big Tech and Monopoly Power 9 AI and Copyright 10 The Gig Economy 11 The Use of AI in Courts and Legal Practice

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
To introduce key technical vocabulary and to build upon student?s oral presentation skills using the newly introduced vocabulary. To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of AI within different areas of law.
Technical vocabulary, ability to discuss current AI related issues at an academic level, identify strengths and weaknesses in AI powered platforms and use thereof.
Prerequisites
B2-C1

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

B2-C1 Oral test, presence and active participation in the seminarsB2-C1
Recommended literature
  • Borovick Harry. (2024). AI and the Law: A Practical Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence Safely. London UK.
  • Fry Hannah. (2018). Hello World: The essential book for understanding AI. Transworld Digital.
  • Kirchmair Markus. (2026). AI and the Law.
  • Riley Felix. (2026). AI, Law & Why The Phone Stopped Ringing, UK. Brilliant Thinking Press.
  • Wales Justin. (2026). The AI Legal Handbook: A Guide to the Laws of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Regulation. Electric Connected.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2024) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2024) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -