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:
A client’s court hearing has been postponed, and you need to inform them via email.

Your Task:
Create an email that:
– Informs the client of the postponement
– Explains the reason (judge’s scheduling conflict)
– Provides the new date (one month later)
– Reassures the client this is routine
– Offers to answer any questions
Suggested Prompt:
“Write a professional email to a client informing them that their court hearing scheduled
for next Tuesday has been postponed to the following month due to the judge’s
schedule. Include reassurance and offer to answer questions.”
Your Email:
[Space for participants to write or paste their email]