AI is changing the practice of law. Upskill with Berkeley!
Hosted in Berkeley, CA
Join us in Berkeley, CA, for an in-person bootcamp designed specifically for practicing lawyers and legal professionals seeking practical, hands-on training in emerging AI tools and strategies. CLE is available.
This isn’t a panel or a thought leadership event. It’s a practical skills accelerator for working lawyers who seek to:
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Learn how to extract and critically evaluate AI outputs for research, drafting, and issue spotting
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Move from being informed observers of AI tools to actual adopters of AI technology in practice
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Shape institutional AI strategy and build judgment frameworks that help evaluate any AI system through a consistent lens
“Understanding AI is like having a superpower.”
– Andrew Ng, founder of Google Brain and one of the world’s leading AI experts
Who this is for:
The Berkeley Applied AI Bootcamp for Lawyers is for all practicing attorneys, legal professionals, and business leaders interested in implementing AI tools into practice, including:
- Law firm attorneys from associate to partner
- In-house junior corporate attorneys to general counsel
- Risk & compliance professionals
- Product managers
- Judges
- Government and nonprofit professionals
No prior experience with, or knowledge of, AI is required!
Program Agenda
Just as AI is changing every day, this agenda is subject to change.
| Workshop 1: Prompt Engineering for Legal Research Everything starts with how you ask. This session develops your ability to construct precise, effective prompts for legal research and to critically evaluate AI-generated analysis for accuracy and reliability, setting the foundation for everything that follows. |
| Workshop 2: AI-Assisted Issue Spotting Learn to use AI to surface legal, business, and ethical issues from contracts, documents, and facts with direct applications in due diligence, case assessment, and policy review. You’ll leave with a repeatable approach you can apply to your next matter. |
| Workshop 3: Integrating AI Into Your Workflow A structured, role-specific session for translating AI capabilities into your practice area, daily tasks, and organizational context. You’ll leave with a concrete plan you can act on immediately. |
| Workshop 4: Agentic AI for Lawyers 2025 was the year everyone talked about AI agents. 2026 is the year lawyers start using them. Agentic systems initiate, execute, and coordinate tasks autonomously (more independent from traditional AI tools). Participants will build a framework for evaluating which legal functions are appropriate for delegation, with practical applications including regulatory monitoring and contract lifecycle management. |
| Workshop 5: Confidentiality, Privilege & Professional Responsibility AI adoption introduces real obligations around confidentiality, privilege, and professional conduct. Drawing on case law and emerging regulatory guidance, this session provides a rigorous, practice-ready framework for responsible deployment within your organization. |
| Workshop 6: Build Your Own AI Tools You don’t need an engineering background to build intake forms, policy navigation tools, or internal chatbots. AI has made it possible for anyone to create the tools they actually need. This session introduces the basics, demystifies the process, and gives you the confidence to start using AI to build your own tools. |
Program Details
May 19 & 20, 2026
Two 1-day sessions. Same transformative experience. Pick the day that fits your calendar to upskill.
In-Person in Berkeley, CA
Address will be provided upon registration.
Pricing & Discounts
Group discounts are available
Interested in sending your legal team or a group of colleagues? We offer group discounts for 3 or more registrants from the same firm or organization. Inquire about bulk pricing here: bclb@law.berkeley.edu
| Registration Period | Price | Details |
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First Five (Feb 18 – Feb 22) SOLD OUT |
$950 | Special pricing for the first 5 days or first 5 registrants — whichever comes first. |
| Early Bird (Feb 22 – March 15) | $1,200 | Limited spots available — save $300 when you register early. |
| Standard (March 16 – April 15) | $1,500 | Standard registration with access to all sessions, meals, and materials. |
| Last-Minute (April 16 – May 19) | $1,650 | Full price for final seats available until the morning of the event (if not sold out). |
Learning Objectives
1. Design Effective AI Prompts for Legal Tasks
Develop precise, purpose-driven prompts to improve the quality and reliability of AI outputs for drafting, research, and analysis.
2. Draft and Review Legal Documents with AI Support
Use AI tools to efficiently generate, redline, and assess contracts and litigation briefs, while applying professional legal judgment.
3. Apply AI to Legal Research and Regulatory Analysis
Leverage AI to retrieve, evaluate, and refine legal research results, especially in compliance-heavy and fast-evolving regulatory areas.
4. Identify Legal and Ethical Risks Early Using AI
Employ AI to uncover key legal, strategic, and ethical issues from factual scenarios, transactional documents, or regulatory inputs.
5. Supervise and Validate AI-Driven Workflows
Understand how to oversee AI-assisted document review and summarization processes, ensuring accuracy through human spot-checking and risk management.
6. Translate AI Capabilities into Your Legal Workflow
Customize AI tools for your practice area or organizational needs, and implement workflows that enhance productivity and client value.
7. Strengthen Strategic Thinking with AI Tools
Use AI to simulate stakeholder questions, prepare for high-stakes interactions, and sharpen communication under pressure.
8. Lead AI Integration Within Your Legal Team
Gain the leadership tools to evaluate, implement, and govern responsible AI use across departments or client-facing teams.
9. Critically Assess Legal AI Tools Before Adoption
Learn how to evaluate AI products for legal relevance, functionality, and trustworthiness before onboarding or procurement.
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