Module 1
The Building Blocks of Legal AI
- Understand what AI is (in plain English) and how it affects your daily work.
- See why it could change hiring, policies, and the delivery of legal services.
- Learn how AI saves time and boosts productivity.
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The Legal AI Fundamentals Certification
Gain practical skills, boost your confidence, and earn a certificate that proves you’re ready to lead your law firm’s future with artificial intelligence.
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- Get a shareable certificate
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Five modules to cover the fundamentals of AI in legal
Module 2
AI Prompting Made Simple
- Learn how to craft clear AI prompts to get 10x better results.
- Ensure your prompt includes the right context and information.
- Craft better prompts to achieve your vision, faster.
Module 3
Cybersecurity for Law Firms in the Age of AI
- Understand the emerging cybersecurity threats posed by AI.
- Take tactical steps to protect your firm against AI misuse.
- Forming an AI policy based on best practices for your firm.
Module 4
Choosing the Right AI Tools
- Learn about the AI tools that work best for legal work.
- Understand how to pick the right AI tools for your practice.
- Identify tasks that can be automated and tasks that still need human supervision.
Module 5
Introducing Clio Work: Clio’s Legal AI
- See how Clio Work can identify key facts, important risks, and a timeline of events from a simple document upload.
- Understand how to use built in verifications that link sources based on jurisdiction and use a citator to confirm relevancy.
- Start with a strategy instead of a blank page, pressure-test your arguments and create drafts based on your existing facts.
Who is this certification for?
- You want to learn more about AI, but aren’t sure where to start.
- You’ve tried AI tools (like ChatGPT) for small tasks but want to explore more practical applications for daily practice.
- You’re unsure of the ethical or security implications of AI and don’t want to fall behind.
Why Clio’s Legal AI Fundamentals Certification is right for you
100% online
The certification is available online in an easy-to-understand format.
Top-tier subject matter experts
Sessions are led by trusted experts, delivering tailored content for law firms.
Self-paced
Pause a module and come back to it at a later date, or finish the entire course in one sitting.
Grow your AI literacy
Build your AI expertise confidently—whether you’re an attorney or legal staff.
Stand out with a certificate
Earn a personalized certificate to demonstrate your AI proficiency to peers and clients.
What others are saying about this certification
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Jennifer Wondracek
Director of the Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Capital University Law School
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Burton Kelso
Chief Technology Expert, Integral
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Jacqueline Shafer
Founder and CEO, Clearbrief.ai
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Jack Newton
Founder and CEO, Clio
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Mark Britton
Founder and former CEO, Avvo
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Amélie-Sophie Vavrovsky
Founder, Formally
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Erin Walker
Director, Strategy and Enablement, Clio
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Natalie Laing
Product Specialist, Clio
Clio’s Fundamentals Legal AI Course FAQ
How much does this legal AI certification cost?
This certification is 100% free, as part of our goal to educate legal professionals on AI.
Who is this certification designed for?
Legal professionals who are new to AI and curious about its practical uses in their daily work—no tech expertise required. If you’ve already tried AI and want more reliable results in daily legal workflows, explore the Legal AI Emerging Certification. For legal professionals already using AI regularly, the Legal AI Advanced Certification may be a better fit if you want to sharpen your outputs, manage risk, and build repeatable systems.
How long does it take to complete this certification?
About 2.5 hours total, broken into five short, easy-to-follow videos.
Is this certification CLE/CPD eligible?
Unfortunately, this certification is not eligible for CLE credits.
What A/V requirements are needed to complete this certification?
Just a reliable internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) capable of playing video and audio.
Do I have to complete this legal AI training in one go, or can I go at my own pace?
Go at your own pace! You can pause, resume, and revisit any module whenever it fits your schedule.
How do I sign up for this certification?
Simply fill out the signup form on this page, and you’ll immediately gain access to all modules.
Will I receive a certification at the end of the program?
Yes! After completing all videos, you’ll receive your own “Legal AI Fundamentals Certification” certificate to showcase your new skills.