Description:

The Short Learning Programme in Law and Legal Technology, offered through UJ Digital, equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to navigate the growing intersection of law, artificial intelligence and digital tools.

As technology reshapes legal practice, this fully online, one-semester programme explores how tools such as generative AI, legal analytics, document automation and e-discovery are applied across areas like legal research, contract analysis and compliance.

Students will develop the ability to evaluate the risks, limitations, and opportunities of legal technology, while learning how to integrate these tools into existing workflows in a responsible and effective manner. The programme covers the following: 

Unit 1: Legal Technology Landscape and Application

      Unit 2: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence for Legal Professionals

      Unit 3: AI Applications in Legal Practice and Services

      Unit 4: Integrating Technology into Legal Practice 

      Unit 5: Responsible, Appropriate, Ethical and Professional Considerations in Legal Technology

      Unit 6: Effective Implementation and Future Directions

The programme is designed for legal practitioners, graduates and professionals in related fields, the programme also introduces emerging trends shaping the future of legal practice, enabling students to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving profession. Upon completion, students will be better positioned to contribute meaningfully within technology-driven legal contexts.

Admission Requirements:

Higher Certificate or any equivalent qualification on an NQF level 5.