Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Innovation and Management

Program Days:

Live Online via Zoom

  • August 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2024
  • September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 2024
  • October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 21, 2024

Face-to-Face On campus

  • October 23, 2024
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

(GMT+08) on all dates

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Program Overview

The Fourth Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of technological change that blurred the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres. Big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies have affected human life, liberty, and property in some way, giving rise to new jobs, new laws, and questions for governance.  In this data-driven landscape, the legal profession faces unique challenges and opportunities.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Innovation and Management is an exclusive program designed for legal professionals and those who provide material support in the legal industry that prepares them for the future of the legal profession that is data-driven and tech-enabled. The program helps to examine what it means to be a lawyer in the society of tomorrow, equipping them with the right mindset, skills, and frameworks to easily adapt to the changing dynamics of how the law interacts with our society. Modules cover essential topics such as design thinking, the end-to-end process of data gathering and interpretation, the design and use of AI in legal practice, the legal and ethical implications of these technologies, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding data and AI. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are reshaping the legal profession and explore the interfaces and gaps between local and foreign laws in this domain.

The program focuses on real-world applications, promoting the integration of theory and practice. Participants will learn how to leverage data and AI to enhance legal services, improve decision-making processes, and drive innovation within the legal field. Through a mix of theoretical and practical approaches, the program will cultivate a generation of legal professionals prepared to embrace technological change and lead the legal profession into the future.

Lawyers, legal professionals, paralegals, individuals providing support to legal professionals, government employees providing legal and allied services, data scientists, and AI engineers will find the program . It is ideal for those seeking to use technology to modernize legal services and implement innovative solutions amidst the legal and ethical challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

 

 

Program Objectives
  • Master Legal Innovation and Design Thinking: Embrace a multidisciplinary approach to legal practice by mastering the principles of legal innovation, systems thinking, design thinking, and futures thinking, enhancing the delivery of legal services and addressing complex challenges.
  • Excel in the Application of Technology in Legal Practice: Gain a deep understanding of legal technology, data science, and AI applications, integrating these tools into legal processes to improve efficiency, decision-making, and client outcomes.
  • Understand and Adapt to the Evolving Legal and Regulatory Landscape: Critically evaluate the opportunities and challenges facing the legal profession in the digital age, analyzing the interface between emerging technologies, data, AI, and relevant laws to ensure compliance and ethical practices.
  • Develop Practical Skills for Effective Legal Project Management: Sharpen expertise in project management principles, design thinking, and problem-solving methodologies, applying these skills to strategically plan, execute, and deliver successful legal projects.
  • Foster Ethical Leadership and Effective Client Collaboration: Develop a strong ethical foundation, foster effective communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders, and assess the evolving role of lawyers in a society transformed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
What You Will Learn
  • Legal Innovation Frameworks
  • Design Thinking
  • Systems Thinking
  • Problem-Solving Methodologies
  • Project Management for Legal Professionals
  • Data Science Fundamentals
  • Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
  • Emerging Legal Technologies (Smart Contracts, Blockchain, Legal Analytics)
  • Legal Technology Applications
  • Futures Thinking
  • Ethics and Legal Implications of Technological Innovation in Law
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Course Overview

 

Introduction to Innovation

 Overview of Innovation Frameworks

 

Introduction to Legal Design Thinking

 

Introduction to Legal Innovation (LI) Project

 Step 1: Empathize

 

Overview of Frameworks and Workshops on Empathy

 Legal Design and User-Centered Approaches

 

Workshops: Empathy Map and Customer Journey Mapping

 Systems Thinking Principles

 

Root Cause Analysis

 

Application of Systems Thinking in the Design Thinking Process for Legal Innovation
Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Introduction to AI, Data Science, and Legal Technology

 

Current Legal Frameworks related to AI, Data Science, and Technology

 Data Strategy and Governance

 

Big Data and Other Emerging Technology

 Step 2: Define

 

What is a Legal Problem?

 

Workshop: How-Might-We

 Step 3: Ideate

 

Overview of Ideation Activities

 

Unleashing creativity for lawyers

  

Workshops for Ideation for the LI Project
Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Step 4: Prototyping

 

Overview of different types and levels of prototypes

 Workshop: Pen and Paper Prototype

 

Technology and Innovation

 Step 5: Testing

 

Going out of the building Session

 

Quantitative and Qualitative techniques

 Introduction to Legal Problem Solving

 

Frameworks and Technologies in Legal Problem Solving

 Introduction to Legal Project Management (LPM)

 

Traditional and Modern approaches to LPM
Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20
Project Management Principles

 

Application of PM Principles on Legal Service Delivery

 LPM Initiation and Planning

 

The Project Charter

Strategies and Techniques to Apply to the LI Project

 LPM Delivery and Monitoring

 

Project Plan and Workflow Management

 Legal Operations

 

Legal Process Outsourcing

 

LPM Software and Technology

 

Other innovations in legal service delivery

 AI and Society

 

AI-powered legal solutions
Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25
Types of Legal Technology Solutions

 

Frameworks for Integration Legal Technology

 Blockchain and Smart Contract Technology

 

Opportunities and Business Models Enabled by Legal Technology

 The Future of Law: Futures Thinking

 

Workshop: Reimagining Industry 5.0 for Legal Professionals

 Legal Entrepreneurship

 

Creative Culture of Innovation

 

DT Project Presentations

 Legal Entrepreneurship

 

Creative Culture of Innovation

 

DT Project Presentations

 

 

 

Key Benefits
  • Mentorship from Leading Experts: Learn from a set of interdisciplinary subject matter experts who have first-hand experiences in innovation, blockchain, data science, and the legal profession.
  • Strategic Integration of Data and AI: Identify how you can integrate data science and artificial intelligence in your legal operations and maximize the benefits these technologies present.
  • Skill Development for the Digital Age: Develop skills in utilizing data science and automation principles in different aspects of the legal profession.
  • Network of Legal Innovators: Build a network of like-minded legal professionals who share the same passion for innovation, data science, and AI.
Who Should Attend

This program is designed for lawyers, legal professionals, and paralegals who aspire to be at the forefront of legal innovation. Professionals seeking to leverage technology, data science, and AI to enhance their legal practice, improve efficiency, and deliver superior client services will also find this program valuable.