Coursess Offered 2022-2023

Legaloperationsforlawyers

Students explored the field of legal operations and its role in optimizing legal departments They learned about the economic forces impacting the role and the rise of legal operations positions The course covered topics such as strategic planning, project management, information governance, financial management, technology, management, and organizational optimization Students engaged in discussions, presentations, and real-world problem-solving exercises, and by the end of the course, had developed a comprehensive understanding of legal operations and its impact on effective legal service delivery.

Design Thinking And Access To Justice

Students learned about the intricacies of the debt collection system in California and the need for innovative solutions Through the lens of design thinking and systems thinking, students gained a deeper understanding of the challenges within the debt collection process and developed empathy, convergent and divergent thinking, ideation, and prototyping skills to propose improvements At the end of the class, students presented possible solutions to a non-legal audience

BUSINESS OF LAW & LEGAL INFORMATICS

The Business of Law and Legal Informatics class in Spring 2023 focused on the changing landscape of the legal industry. The course delved into the economic and technological forces shaping the practice of law, with an emphasis on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Students examined how AI is revolutionizing legal work, from predictive analytics to contract review, and explored the potential of blockchain in improving business practices Ethical and practical considerations regarding the use of AI and blockchain in the legal profession were also discussed Overall, the course aimed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the business models and future challenges of the legal industry in the digital age

How to Build a Legal Tech Startup

Students learned the skills needed to practice law while also developing entrepreneurial knowledge They explored business skills, legal technology options, and collaboration methods to build their own legal tech startup. Through readings, discussions, and presentations, students gained problemsolving abilities, identified pain points in the legal profession, built prototypes, and developed business models for their startups The course culminated in pitch presentations to investors and legal tech experts.