LinkedIn Learning
Generative AI Productivity for Legal Professionals
Nick Abrahams' 59-minute practical walkthrough of ChatGPT and GenAI for research, drafting and document analysis. Included with LinkedIn Learning.
Reviewed by Dr. Niklas Schmidt
- Format
- On-demand video
- Duration
- 59 minutes
- Fee
- LinkedIn Learning subscription (free trial)
- Level
- Beginner
- CLE / CPD
- None published
- Certificate
- Yes
- Next start
- Available on demand
- Region
- Online (global)
What is LinkedIn Learning's Generative AI Productivity for Legal Professionals?
Nick Abrahams, adjunct professor of law at Bond University and a LinkedIn Top Voice in technology, demonstrates real-world applications of ChatGPT and generative AI for lawyers: legal research, generating first drafts, document analysis, regulatory scanning and the ethical limits of each.
At 59 minutes across seven sections with quizzes, it is the fastest way to see what GenAI can do in a legal context. It requires a LinkedIn Learning subscription, which comes with a one-month free trial.
What you will learn
- Legal research with ChatGPT
- First drafts and document analysis
- Ethics and limitations
Strengths
- One hour
- Practical demonstrations
- Often already included in firm subscriptions
Limitations
- Surface-level
- No interaction or feedback
Who is it best for?
Busy lawyers who want a one-hour orientation.
How does it compare with our top pick?
Every review on this site includes the same side-by-side with the AI Lab for Lawyers, our editor's choice for hands-on training, so you can see the trade-offs at a glance.
| Criterion | LinkedIn Learning | ★ AI Lab for Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| Format | On-demand video | Live online cohort |
| Duration | 59 minutes | 8 hours (4 × 2 h) + ~2 h homework |
| Fee | LinkedIn Learning subscription (free trial) | €200 per seat |
| Hands-on practice | Limited | Every session |
| Taught by a practising lawyer | Nick Abrahams | Yes, a Wolf Theiss partner |
| Verified rating | Not published | 4.8/5 (320) |
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Ready to use AI in your practice this month?
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