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The Kennedy-Mighell Report

Learning Legal Technology—What Needs to Change?

Sep 8, 2023
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of legal tech education through conferences and CLE classes. They question the value of panel presentations and celebrity keynote speakers. They explore new approaches for legal tech conferences and the need for adult learning principles in legal education. They also discuss creating standards for technological competence in the legal field using AI technology and Google's Notebook LM.
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Quick takeaways

  • Legal tech conferences and CLEs need to offer more practical and comprehensive learning opportunities to effectively educate lawyers on legal tech.
  • Self-directed learning, accessing reliable online resources, and actively engaging with the material are crucial for enhancing understanding and gaining practical skills in legal tech.

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Rethinking the Learning Model for Legal Tech Conferences and CLEs

The podcast episode discusses the current approach to learning about legal tech at conferences and CLEs. The hosts question whether the existing model of short sessions and panel presentations truly facilitates effective learning. They emphasize the need for more practical and comprehensive learning opportunities, such as extended classes or online courses, to truly gain expertise in legal tech. They also highlight the importance of self-directed learning, finding reliable resources, and actively engaging with the material to enhance learning outcomes. The hosts explore the challenge of balancing educational content with social and networking aspects at conferences. They also bring up the lack of clear standards and definitions for technology competence in the legal profession and suggest the need for an organized effort to address this issue.

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