Beyond the Prompt | Canadian Bar Association

Beyond the Prompt reflects the CBA’s commitment to helping lawyers thrive in an evolving legal landscape. It advances our mission to promote innovation, professionalism and meaningful support for members.

Experiential Learning

AI Academy

A curated, practice-oriented learning series for Canadian legal professionals. Academy modules and demonstrations focus on safe, ethical and effective use of AI in real workflows. Free for CBA members until January 31, 2026.

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Key topics
- Core AI concepts and terminology
- Risk and ethics (confidentiality, privacy, bias, privilege)
- Research, drafting and review workflows
- Data hygiene and tool selection
- Team enablement (policies, training, change management)
What to expect
- A safe and secure training environment
- Customized learning paths
- Hands-on tool creation
- Guidance on compliance
- Resource libraries

Group Discussions

A monthly, member-exclusive online series examining AI in the Canadian legal context. Each session pairs a guest expert with interactive group discussions and opportunities to connect with peers across the profession.

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AI In Practice

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What to expect
- One 60-minute session per month (October–June)
- A guest expert will join a brief moderated discussion, followed by an open dialogue with members.
- Time for questions and brief show-and-tell use cases
- A collegial, vendor-neutral forum anchored in day-to-day practice
Participation
- Suitable for those beginning to explore AI and those running pilots
- Sessions observe a professional code of conduct

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Experiential Learning

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Group Discussions

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