Introduction to AI
# AI for Law
# Beginner
Introduction to Legal AI
In this introductory session, Wordsmith's CEO Ross McNairn explains the fundamental concepts of Legal AI.
Ross demystifies the core technology, from the foundation models built by companies like OpenAI and Google to the different ways your private data interacts with them, such as through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or the context window. He also provides a simple framework for understanding the AI ecosystem, breaking it down into the infrastructure, foundation, and application layers.
Finally, the video explores how this technology translates into practical legal use cases and workflows, setting the stage for the rest of Wordsmith Academy, which will focus on legal-specific AI applications.
Ross McNairn · Sep 3rd, 2025
Laura Jeffords Greenberg · Aug 18th, 2025
It takes 66 days to build a habit — and the same is true for using AI in your legal work.
In this 10-minute session, Laura Jeffords Greenberg (Head of Wordsmith Academy) shares 6 practical steps to build lasting AI habits as a legal professional:
1️⃣ Start small
2️⃣ Experiment
3️⃣ Pause and ask
4️⃣ Schedule it
5️⃣ Track & share
6️⃣ Make it visible
This isn’t about becoming a “master prompter.” It’s about weaving AI into the workflows you already use — drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising.
Whether you’re an in-house lawyer, at a law firm, or in legal ops, these tips will help you make AI part of your daily work.
# Inspiration
# strategies
# habits
# adoption
Laura Jeffords Greenberg · Jul 31st, 2025
Prompting Strategies for Legal Work is a recorded live 60-minute session that helps legal professionals get better results from AI tools. Learn how to write clearer prompts, structure complex tasks, and troubleshoot when AI goes off track.
You'll leave with strategies, real-world examples, and the confidence to make AI work for you.
What This Session Includes:
- Write better prompts to get clearer, more accurate answers from AI
- Break down complex legal tasks using structured, real-world examples
- Fix AI misfires with practical troubleshooting tips and techniques
This course is ideal for legal teams and individuals already using AI and ready to level up their skills with real-world strategies and examples.
Recorded on July 30, 2025.
Laura Jeffords Greenberg · Jun 27th, 2025
This fast-paced, practical session is built for busy legal professionals who want to get better, faster results with ChatGPT.
In just 30 minutes, you'll learn:
- How to structure prompts for legal accuracy and clarity
- How to use tone, roles, and formatting to guide better responses
- The most common mistakes legal professionals make and how to avoid them
Whether you're new to AI or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll walk away with real-world examples and simple strategies you can start using right away.
# prompting
# chatgpt
# strategies
# tools