Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Copilot (8 minutes)
Timing: 0:00 - 0:08 - What is Microsoft Copilot? - How Copilot integrates with Microsoft 365 applications - Benefits for legal professionals - Security and confidentiality considerations - Activity: Quick demonstration of Copilot interface
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Module 2: Document Creation and Editing (12 minutes)
Timing: 0:08 - 0:20 - Drafting legal letters and memos - Creating document templates - Proofreading and editing assistance - Formatting legal documents - Hands-on Exercise: Draft a client follow-up letter using Copilot prompts
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Module 3: Client Communication Enhancement (8 minutes)
Timing: 0:20 - 0:28 - Writing professional emails - Summarizing complex legal information for clients - Creating meeting agendas and follow-up notes - Hands-on Exercise: Transform technical legal language into client-friendly communication
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Module 4: Research and Information Management (10 minutes)
Timing: 0:28 - 0:38 - Summarizing lengthy documents and contracts - Extracting key information from legal texts - Creating case summaries and briefs - Organizing research findings - Hands-on Exercise: Summarize a sample contract using Copilot
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Module 5: Administrative Efficiency (5 minutes)
Timing: 0:38 - 0:43 - Calendar management and scheduling - Task prioritization and organization - Creating checklists and workflows - Quick Demo: Using Copilot for administrative tasks
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Module 6: Best Practices and Q&A (2 minutes)
Timing: 0:43 - 0:45 - Ethical considerations and confidentiality - When to use and when not to use Copilot - Tips for effective prompting - Open Q&A session
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Microsoft Copilot for Legal Assistants

Scenario:
You need to write a letter to a client updating them on their personal injury case.
Your Task:
Use Copilot to draft a professional letter with the following information:
– Client: Sarah Johnson
– Case: Personal injury from car accident
– Update: Medical records received, preparing for depositions
– Timeline: Depositions scheduled for next month
– Tone: Professional but reassuring
Suggested Prompt:
“Draft a professional letter to client Sarah Johnson updating her on her personal injury
case from a car accident. Include that we’ve received her medical records and are
preparing for depositions next month. Keep the tone reassuring but professional.”
Your Draft:
[Space for participants to write or paste their Copilot-generated letter]