Welcome to The AI-Powered Paralegal
📺 Welcome Video
Welcome from Dr. Loy Ehlers
Dr. Loy Ehlers introduces the course, explains why AI literacy is now a professional requirement for paralegals, and walks you through what to expect in each module.
Why This Course Exists
— Preface, The AI-Powered Paralegal
This course closes that gap. Every technique here came from a real paralegal task. Every verification workflow was built in response to a real failure mode. The professional responsibility framework is drawn directly from the ABA Model Rules, NALA canons, and emerging bar guidance.
By the end of this course, you will not just know about AI — you will know how to use it in real legal work, responsibly and effectively.
From LLM fundamentals through advanced practice-area applications — a complete professional curriculum.
Earn a verified certificate from the AI-Powered Professional Academy upon passing the course.
Every module includes real-world scenarios, interactive activities, and ready-to-use prompt templates.
Professional responsibility is woven through every module — not an afterthought, but a foundation.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of The AI-Powered Paralegal, you will be able to:
- 1 Explain how large language models work, including training, knowledge cutoffs, and hallucination risk, using language appropriate for legal professional contexts.
- 2 Apply the ABA Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, and 3.3 — and NALA/NFPA codes — to evaluate appropriate AI use in paralegal practice.
- 3 Construct effective AI prompts using the RCTFC framework (Role, Context, Task, Format, Constraints) and adapt them across legal task types.
- 4 Execute the Six-Step AI-Assisted Research Workflow for legal research while applying the Cite and Flag verification method.
- 5 Apply the Three-Pass Workflow (Draft, Review, Refine) to AI-generated legal documents, including all six major document types.
- 6 Distinguish between volume work and judgment work in case management, and deploy AI appropriately for each category.
- 7 Draft professional client communications using plain language techniques, tone calibration, and AI-assisted translation, without rendering legal advice.
- 8 Identify the key AI use cases, risk factors, and verification requirements for at least four legal practice areas.
- 9 Build a personal AI toolkit by selecting appropriate tools for specific legal tasks, establishing privacy protocols, and maintaining a personal prompt library.
- 10 Evaluate the evolving attorney-paralegal-AI relationship and position yourself as an AI-fluent paralegal through a strategic professional development plan.
Credit and Contact Hours
How This Course Works
📋 Module Structure
Each of the 10 modules follows a consistent six-section format:
- Introduction — Context, relevance, and a video overview
- Learning Objectives — What you'll be able to do after the module
- Reading Assignment — Key excerpts and a reading guide from the textbook
- Interactive Activities — Hands-on simulations, games, and practice exercises
- Practice Quiz — Formative assessment to check your understanding
- Module Assessment — Summative assessment for your grade
📊 Grading and Assessments
Module Assessments (Summative): 2 attempts maximum — your highest score counts. These count toward your final grade.
Final Exam: 2 attempts maximum — your highest score counts.
🔄 Course Attempts
Once enrolled, you may repeat the full course up to 3 times. Each attempt resets your module progress and scores, but your certificate (if earned) is permanent. Use your additional attempts to improve your score or refresh your knowledge.
🔓 Module Unlocking
Modules unlock sequentially. You must visit and complete Module 1 before Module 2 becomes available, and so on. The Final Exam unlocks after you have visited all 10 modules.
Your Textbook: The AI-Powered Paralegal
The AI-Powered Paralegal: How to Use ChatGPT, Claude, Grok & More to Work Smarter, Faster, and Better
By Dr. Loy Ehlers · TPG Publishing · 2026
Part of the AI-Powered Professional Series, this book is the foundation for every module in this course. Each module will direct you to specific chapters and sections.
📖 Get the Book on Amazon →TPG Publishing
Chapter Map
Your Instructor
Dr. Loy Ehlers
Dr. Ehlers has been teaching paralegal technology for over a decade. His teaching career changed profoundly when AI appeared in his classroom — first in discussion board submissions, then everywhere. Rather than banning AI, he spent years developing a framework for using it well — responsibly, ethically, and with full professional judgment.
He is the author of the AI-Powered Professional Series and founder of the AI-Powered Professional Academy. He is based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Technical Support & Questions
For course-related questions, contact:
info@theproudfootgroup.comResponse time: 1–2 business days. For enrollment code issues, please contact the organization or institution that provided your code.
Ready to begin? Let's start with the foundation.
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