Artificial Intelligence and the Law (951M3)
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
Module 951M3
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Application and Opportunity: Explain and critically evaluate how contemporary AI systems are applied across key legal tasks (review, prediction, drafting, decision-support), identifying credible opportunity areas for value creation and improved access to justice.
Risk, Regulation and Responsibility: Analyse and apply ethical, legal, and governance frameworks to assess risks and safeguards (bias, confidentiality, accountability), reflecting on how AI reshapes professional responsibility and the standards of legal practice
Innovation, Prototyping and Communication: Design and test a responsible AI-enabled legal workflow using prompt engineering and rapid prototyping, and communicate persuasive, evidence-based recommendations on AI’s impact on legal processes, organisations, and future legal careers.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (1000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 10 (20 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111001 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000000010 |
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