The Legal Tech module of the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme seeks to give a holistic understanding of innovative applications of technology to different areas of legal practice and theoretical analysis of their fundamentals. It employs a methodological approach to leveraging tech in legal practice.
This course aims to:
- Examine current technologies and concepts and their effect on the nature and practice of law
- Explore requisite legal technology competencies and design considerations that maximize efficiency in practice
- Study and apply legal technology tools to specific practice areas and processes
- Explore use cases for legal technology tools available in the market
- Consider the role, function, and benefit of the legal e-marketplace concept and the unbundling of legal services
Session 1
Introduction to LegalTech (Big Data-Driven Transformation)
Tuesday, 3 Sep 2024 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Online via Teams
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of data in driving transformation within the legal sector.
- Learn about data collection methods and their associated legal and ethical implications.
- Explore online tools for data scraping and distinguish between public and private data.
Session 2
Introduction to AI Landscape and Use Cases in the Legal Sector
Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Online via Teams
- Learning Objectives:
- Gain insights into the AI landscape, including machine learning, algorithms, and the analytics life cycle.
- Understand how AI and analytics are applied in the legal sector through various use cases.
- Explore the potential and limitations of AI in legal practices.
Session 3
Tools in LegalTech
Monday, 9 Sep 2024 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Hybrid (In-person at DIFC Academy and Online via Teams)
- Learning Objectives:
- Learn about low code/no code solutions for experimenting with AI without the need for extensive coding knowledge.
- Focus on text-based AI tools, given their significance in the legal industry.
- Experiment with AI tools to understand their practical applications in legal contexts.
SPEAKER
Dr. Krishnadas Nanath
Deputy Head of Computer Engineering and Informatics Department at MDX Dubai
Dr. Krishnadas Nanath is the Deputy Head of Computer Engineering and Informatics department at Middlesex University Dubai and an Associate Professor of Data Science. He is also the founder of Middlesex Insights Lab- an applied data analytics hub that brings industry expertise and datasets for the analytics community in the region. In his previous role at Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), he was responsible for leading the efforts of enhancing Analytics and Data Science capabilities as part of the School of Analytics & Technology.
He features in the list of top academic data leaders of the world published by CDO Magazine (MIT Sloan). He received his PhD from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM K) and his thesis covered the areas of Green IT (Sustainability Analytics) and Cloud Computing. He has extensive teaching experience in the areas of Data Science, Cloud Computing, Social Media Analytics, and MIS with Middlesex University, IMT, and IIM Indore. He has executed several corporate training programs and Data Science consulting assignments with several firms in the UAE (PWC, Landmark Group, National Bank of Fujairah, UAE Exchange, Emirates NBD, DAMAC Properties, and others). As a renowned Keynote Speaker, Dr. Nanath has addressed prestigious forums such as Gitex Technology Week, Wonderland AI, IIM Ahmadabad Data Science Summit, and many others.
To know about the full programme, visit: DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2024 page.
For further information or to request for an assistance, please contact [email protected].
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