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Curriculum – Law and Artificial Intelligence Certificate

USC Gould School of Law

Requirements and Courses

Law and AI certificate students must complete 12 units, including the following two mandatory courses:

You may select courses from among the available AI curriculum to complete the 12 units for the certificate.

AI and the Future of Law toggle arrow icon

This course examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on law and the legal profession. Students will explore the ways in which AI is transforming the practice of law and the legal, ethical, and practical implications of this transformation.

AI Ethics, Privacy and Regulation toggle arrow icon

This course will explore the ethical, legal, and privacy implications involved with using Artificial Intelligence.

Blockchain and the Law toggle arrow icon

This course will explore some of the fundamental tenants of the tech, its current applications, legal structures and challenges, and potential future applications.

Computer Crime Law toggle arrow icon

This course covers the new legal issues raised by computer crimes. It addresses how digital crimes challenge traditional approaches to the prohibition and investigation of criminal activity.

Computer Science for Lawyers toggle arrow icon

This course will expose students to fundamental concepts and skills in computer science that are likely to be relevant in their future professional careers, especially for students with an interest in litigation practice.

Cyberlaw: Legal Issues Impacting Providers and Users of Internet Services toggle arrow icon

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of common legal issues impacting both providers and users of Internet services. It focuses on real-world application of emerging law to the business of the Internet.

Law and the Fundamentals of AI toggle arrow icon

This course will delve into the foundational concepts of AI, equipping students with the necessary vocabulary and knowledge to understand AI's applications and limitations.

Legal Issues of AI in Media and Entertainment toggle arrow icon

This course will address the evolving issues present in using generative AI to produce commercial products and services. Specifically, it will address the implications of generative AI in copyright, trademark, and trade secrets (“intellectual property rights”). It will also cover digital identities and issues relating to likeness, social media, and social interactions.

Legal Technology toggle arrow icon

This course will cover technology and innovation, including AI, blockchain, practice management, big data analytics and E-discovery software, are transforming the role of lawyers and the delivery of legal services.

Courses completed as a part of the standalone Law and AI certificate may be applied to our 1 Year LLM or LLM Privacy Law and Cybersecurity for those who chose to apply, are admitted and enroll in either degree.

However, courses used toward a degree completed at USC Gould or another university may not be applied toward this certificate.

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