The Michigan Law Library has created the Legal Tech Series, a legal technology training program that offers classes on how to use legal tech tools (including generative AI) and discussion of emerging technology trends. Legal Tech Series events are open to all MLaw Community members.
This repository series provides an archived version of Legal Tech Series presentations and their materials; for the most current information, including upcoming workshops and learning opportunities, please see our Legal Tech Series Libguide
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Fall 2025 - AI Regulatory Landscape
University of Michigan Law School
Explore 2025 AI regulation, from proposed and enacted legislation to agency guidance and global policies. This session highlights recent developments and emerging trends in the AI regulatory landscape.
Resources covered: Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and State, U.S., & International government websites
Host: Rebecca Domm, JD, MLIS | Faculty Research Librarian
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Fall 2025 - Judicial Analytics
University of Michigan Law School
Applying to a clerkship? Client asking the likelihood a judge will grant their motion? Writing a brief and need to find citations a judge prefers? Curious what other attorneys think of that judge? In this session, you will gain hands-on experience using analytics databases to understand why each is critical to ensuring your success in the courtroom.
Resources covered: Lex Machina, Context, Westlaw Litigation Analytics, Almanac of the Federal Judiciary
Host: Christine Schauder, MLIS | Head of Emerging Legal Technology
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Fall 2025 - AI Gaslighting and Hallucinations
University of Michigan Law School
You've heard the horror stories about AI making stuff up. Learn about why this happens, why it's particularly important for lawyers to be aware of, and tips to avoid getting fooled.
Resources Covered: Westlaw CoCounsel, Lexis+ Protege, UM-GPT, Gemini, ChatGPT, maybe others... or maybe this is a hallucination
Host: Keith Lacy, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
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Fall 2025 - Finding Briefs and Other Court Filings
University of Michigan Law School
The judicial opinion is the last chapter of a long story. The key to a case’s history is its docket. This program will guide you through the steps to finding complaints, briefs, motions, and other filings by searching court dockets. Get the whole story Underground.
Resources Covered: Bloomberg Law, PACER, Court Listener, Lexis+, government websites
Host: Kate Britt, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
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Fall 2025 - AI Toolkit for Students
University of Michigan Law School
Confused about how, when, and why you should use AI tools? Want to learn how practicing lawyers are utilizing GenAI? Join us to learn how to use GenAI effectively and understand the benefits, risks, and ethical considerations for law students!
Resources Covered: AI Toolkit
Hosts: Karma Karira & Ankit Raghunath | J.D. Candidates, Class of 2026
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Fall 2025 - The Well-Formatted Lawyer
University of Michigan Law School
Attendees will learn to use Microsoft Word styles, tables of contents and authorities, and cross-references to format your memos, briefs, and contracts. Recognizing text and (correctly) redacting PDFs will also be covered.
Resources covered: Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Procertas
Host:Jessica Pasquale, MLIS | Assistant Director for Scholarly Publishing & Information Services
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Fall 2025 - Demo Days: Spellbook
University of Michigan Law School
DEMO DAYS: Spellbook - Thursday, September 25 @ 12pm
Over 3,600 law firms and in-house teams are saving hours on contract review and drafting with Spellbook AI. Discover how practicing lawyers are using this powerful tool to draft faster, work smarter, and transform their legal workflow.
Be a step ahead of your fellow associates and join us for a live demo, free trial of Spellbook AI, and Domino's pizza!Resources covered: Spellbook
Host: Justin Toronyi | Enterprise Account Executive
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Fall 2025 - Advanced Search Strategies
University of Michigan Law School
Do Westlaw and Lexis searches leave you swimming in statutes and cases? Do you wish you could find good law without sifting through mountains of irrelevant law? This program will help you use the tools at your fingertips to search more efficiently and effectively.
Resources covered: Lexis+, Westlaw Precision
Host: Kate Britt, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
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Fall 2025 - Legal Research with Lexis
University of Michigan Law School
Master the art of legal research with our hands-on Lexis training session tailored to boost your efficiency and accuracy. Whether you’re a new user or looking to refine your techniques, this session will teach you powerful search techniques, advanced filtering tools, and insider tips to quickly find the most relevant cases, statutes, and legal commentary.
Resources covered: Lexis+, Practical Guidance, Secondary Sources, Shepard's
Host: Kelsey Cross | Michigan Practice Area Consultant
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Fall 2025 - Legal Research with Westlaw
University of Michigan Law School
Unlock the full potential of Westlaw with our training session designed to sharpen your legal research skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned researchers, this session will help you work smarter, save time, and strengthen your legal analysis.
Resources covered: Westlaw, Practical Law, Secondary Sources, Key Cites
Host: Jill Burnette-Maurice | Academic Account Manager
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Winter 2025 - Summer Associate Prep
University of Michigan Law Library
Are you ready for your Summer Internship? Attend this session to learn what practice area specific resources the firms are using, download guides and other resources to help prepare you for practical law firm work, and ask a former law firm librarian anything!
Resources covered: practice area specific legal technology, Summer Associate Resource Kits/Toolkits, law firm specific questions you have.
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Winter 2025 - Legal AI Head-to-Head:Lexis v Westlaw v Blaw
University of Michigan Law Library
Generative AI tools are ubiquitous right now, but how should you be using them? SHOULD you be using them? This session will suggest some actionable ways to consider incorporating AI tools from Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law into your legal research and writing--as well as some pitfalls to avoid.
Resources covered: Lexis+ Protege, Westlaw CoCounsel, and Bloomberg AI
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Winter 2025 - DEMO DAY: Gavel
University of Michigan Law Library
Gavel is an AI powered document automation tool to help streamline processes, generate legal documents, and manage complex legal forms and templates. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience exploring the product with a free student account. Join us to enhance your skills and prepare for practical law firm work and the evolving world of legal AI technology!
Resources covered:Gavel
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Winter 2025 - Free & Low-Cost Legal Research Resources
University of Michigan Law Library
This workshop will discuss how to develop legal research strategies using a mix of subscription resources and free/low-cost alternatives. Fastcase is available for free through state bar associations for licensed attorneys, so knowing how to use it will make you a well-rounded legal researcher. This workshop will cover how researchers in many different contexts can access accurate and reliable legal information. What is available on each platform? Can you conduct research effectively using only free resources? This and more will be covered.
Resources covered: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, Fastcase, Google Scholar, and more!
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Winter 2025 - Cool Tools for Productivity
University of Michigan Law Library
This session will highlight technology designed to make your life easier as a law student and as a new attorney. Tools covered will include Boolean search operators, specialized legal writing keyboards, project management / note taking tools, artificial intelligence for drafting professional writing like emails, and more! If you are interested in maximizing your productivity and efficiency to make your life easier (and who isn't?) then this is the session for you!
Resources covered: LegalPad Keyboards. Search terms/connectors for Lexis, Westlaw, & Google. Google docs note taking. Anki for flashcards.
Note: In the Libguide as "Cool Tools to Boost Efficiency", presented under the title "Cool Tools for Productivity"
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Winter 2025 - Judicial Analytics
University of Michigan Law Library
Applying to a clerkship? Client asking the likelihood a judge will grant their motion? Writing a brief and need to find citations a judge prefers? Curious what other attorneys think of that judge? In this session, you will gain hands-on experience using analytics databases to understand why each is critical to ensuring your success in the courtroom.
Resources covered: Lex Machina, Context, Almanac of the Federal Judiciary, Westlaw Litigation Analytics
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Winter 2025 - Finding Briefs & Other Court Filings
University of Michigan Law Library
The judicial opinion is the last chapter of a long story. The key to a case’s history is its docket. This program will guide you through the steps to finding complaints, briefs, motions, and other filings by searching and finding court dockets. Get the whole story Underground!
Resources covered: CourtLink, Bloomberg Dockets, PACER, CourtListener/RECAP
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Fall 2024 - Westlaw and Lexis Advanced Search Strategies
University of Michigan Law Library
Do Westlaw and Lexis searches leave you swimming in statutes and cases? Do you wish you could find good law without sifting through mountains of irrelevant law? This program will help you use the tools at your fingertips to search more efficiently and effectively. Upgrade your legal research skills Underground!
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Fall 2024 - Gen AI for Legal Research
University of Michigan Law Library
Generative AI is a transformative technology that will impact your legal career. Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of tools you can use for legal research now.
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Fall 2024 - Finding Briefs and Other Court Filings
University of Michigan Law Library
The judicial opinion is the last chapter of a long story. The key to a case’s history is its docket. This program will guide you through the steps to finding complaints, briefs, motions, and other filings by searching and finding court dockets. Get the whole story Underground!