AI foundations for legal aid professionals

Join OpenAI Academy, Everlaw, and the Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project for a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in legal aid and legal services work.

This session is built for those who want to understand what the tools can do, how to prompt clearly, and where AI can help with day-to-day work while keeping professional responsibility and client trust front and center.

What to expect

1. Get oriented to ChatGPT and the core tools available for research, drafting, analysis, and organization.
2. Practice clear prompting with realistic legal services workflows.
3. See examples for summarizing information, preparing plain-language materials, and organizing case-adjacent work.
4. Learn how to start with low-risk, repeatable tasks and build confidence over time.

Who should attend

Legal aid, legal services, access-to-justice, and nonprofit legal professionals who are new to ChatGPT or want a practical refresher.