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Internet and AI: Current Legal Issues Impacting Business (Continuing Professional Development)

Delivered by School of Law

Overview

Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the law and legal practice and earn CPD points. Find out what you need to know about how AI works, current AI laws, how existing laws will need to change, and how AI does and will affect legal practice.

No technical knowledge is required. The course is aimed at lawyers from all areas of practice wanting to upskill.

This course is part of the UQ Law School Continuing Professional Development Program

Find out more about the course

Upcoming courses

No upcoming courses currently.

Who should attend

The course is aimed at lawyers from all areas of practice.

The course features Monday sessions on 10 March - 14 April, 28 April and 12 May from 5pm to 8pm.

Entry requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course, however we encourage you to do some reading before the course, and further reading and exercises to enhance your learning.

What you'll learn

  • What do lawyers need to know about how AI works?
  • How will AI impact existing laws?
  • How will existing laws need to change because of AI?
  • What AI laws have been introduced to date, and are they any good?
  • What new laws will be needed because of AI?
  • When is the right time to regulate AI?
  • How will AI impact the practice of law?
  • What are the ethical and policy issues I need to be aware of?
  • What country’s laws apply to Internet and AI businesses?
  • Who is liable for online user content on social media?
  • How to resolve domain name ownership disputes?
  • Legal issues regarding search engines and online advertising?

Assessment

There are no mandatory assessments and you can't use the course for credit towards a degree program.

Certification and accreditation

You will gain Queensland Law Society CPD points if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.

Facilitators

John Swinson
Professor John Swinson
Professor, School of Law

Cost

Applicant Price
Individual A$2,619

GST is included in the cost

Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.

Payment options

Once you complete the enrolment form, we'll email you an invoice and payment options.

Location

UQ St Lucia

Contact

UQ Law School