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Overview
Digital transformation is reshaping the legal profession, and understanding legal technology is now essential for practitioners at every level.
This Legal Tech - Risks and Opportunities course at BPP University introduces the key technologies influencing modern practice, including AI research tools, smart contracts, blockchain and predictive coding, while exploring the risks, opportunities and competitive pressures they create.
You’ll gain insight into platform trends, automation, client expectations and cyber‑security challenges, helping you make informed decisions about how to incorporate legal tech safely and effectively.
You’ll return to the office with increased confidence and a clearer view of how technology can enhance both your work and your firm’s strategic direction.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the key risks and opportunities arising from emerging legal technologies
- Understand current legal tech trends and gain insight into competitor activity
- Recognise how five key legal tech platforms can modernise legal practice
- Leverage Big Data through advanced legal research tools
- Understand how 24/7 consumer expectations are reshaping legal service delivery
- Recognise the growing impact of automation, AI, predictive coding, cybercrime threats, DIY legal tools and chatbots
- Identify reliable sources of support and guidance for legal tech development
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Overview of emerging technologies: smart contracts, blockchain, predictive coding and AI research tools
- Competitive trends and digital benchmarking
- Key legal tech platforms modernising the sector
- Big Data and advanced research methodologies
- Client expectations, consumer‑driven change and the “always‑on” culture
- Automation, AI, cybercrime risks, DIY law and chatbots
- Identifying opportunities for innovation in legal practice
- Guidance and support channels for legal tech adoption
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 76 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for practitioners across all practice areas who want a grounded, up‑to‑date overview of the technologies disrupting the legal sector.
- It is particularly suitable for apprentices, trainee solicitors, legal executives, qualified solicitors and partners who want to better understand digital platforms, automation tools and the evolving expectations of clients.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents408 GBP / full≈ 408 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents408 GBP / full≈ 408 GBP / full
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