Practising Law Institute · Most CLE credit in one day
Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice
PLI's annual full-day program led by Northwestern's Daniel Linna, offering up to 8 CLE credits by live webcast or on demand.
Reviewed by Dr. Niklas Schmidt
- Format
- Live webcast + on-demand
- Duration
- 1 day (~8 hours)
- Fee
- PLI pricing / included with membership
- Level
- All Levels
- CLE / CPD
- Up to 8.0 CLE credits
- Certificate
- No
- Next start
- On demand · next live edition summer 2027
- Region
- United States
What is PLI's Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice?
Practising Law Institute's Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice, now in its third year, is chaired by Professor Daniel W. Linna Jr. of Northwestern with Kristian Hammond and Laura Shields. The full-day program examines how AI is changing legal services delivery, what competent use looks like, and how firms should govern adoption.
It is delivered as a live webcast and then on demand, and carries up to 8.0 CLE credits. The 2026 session ran on 16 July; PLI members can access the recording, and the next live edition is expected in summer 2027.
What you will learn
- Up to 8.0 CLE credits
- Live webcast plus on-demand
- Faculty from Northwestern's law and AI programs
Strengths
- Eight CLE credits
- Watch on demand
- Respected CLE provider
Limitations
- Lecture format
- Pricing behind PLI membership
Who is it best for?
US lawyers who want a full day of CLE credit on AI from an established provider.
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 | PLI | ★ AI Lab for Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live webcast + on-demand | Live online cohort |
| Duration | 1 day (~8 hours) | 8 hours (4 × 2 h) + ~2 h homework |
| Fee | PLI pricing / included with membership | €200 per seat |
| Hands-on practice | Limited | Every session |
| Taught by a practising lawyer | Faculty / mixed | Yes, a Wolf Theiss partner |
| Verified rating | Not published | 4.8/5 (320) |
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Editor's choice · 4.8/5 from 320 lawyers
Ready to use AI in your practice this month?
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