Microsoft Copilot for Lawyers Webinar
Many lawyers make use of only a small part of what Copilot can do. Yet legal practice is precisely where the opportunities are greatest: analyzing documents more quickly, drafting emails and memos more efficiently, structuring meetings more effectively, and turning legal content into clear, well-structured presentations.
€425 excluding VAT
PO/PE credits:
4 (non-legal / non-fiscal)
Available from:
April 21st 2026
LEVEL
Starter
DURATION
4 hours
LOCATION
Online
About this course
In this course, you will learn how to make optimal use of Microsoft 365 Copilot as a legal professional, fully aligned with your day-to-day work in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. You will develop the skills to write targeted prompts, maintain legal precision, and integrate AI into your workflow in a responsible and well-considered way.
Whether you are a lawyer, in-house counsel, policy advisor, or notarial professional, this course helps you work smarter and more effectively with AI. Thanks to its modular structure, the training is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Through practical examples, live demos, and hands-on exercises, you will discover what Copilot can already do for your legal practice today.
What is on the program?
Part 1 – Introduction & how Copilot works
We start with the basics: what Copilot actually is, how it works under the hood, and what this means for your legal practice.
How Copilot processes information and uses context
The interaction between Copilot, Microsoft Graph, and your documents
Live demo of legal use cases in Word and Outlook
Part 2 – Effective prompt formulation
A good result starts with a good question. In this part, you will learn how to write effective prompts.
The structure of a well-crafted prompt
Legal prompt templates for different purposes
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Part 3 – Copilot in Word
Documents are at the heart of legal work. In this section, you will learn how Copilot supports you in analysis, editing, and structuring.
Generating text
Rewriting content in different styles
Creating summaries, tables, and FAQs
Retrieving information from lengthy documents using targeted questions
Part 4 – Copilot in Outlook
Email remains an essential communication tool. Copilot helps you handle messages more efficiently and structure your workweek.
Drafting, shortening, rewriting, and summarizing emails
Inbox management: prioritizing, categorizing, and planning follow-ups
Creating agendas based on email content and prior communication
Part 5 – Copilot in PowerPoint
From legal analysis to a persuasive presentation. Copilot supports you from initial structure to visual refinement.
Generating slides from text, prompts, or Word documents
Automatically optimizing layout, visuals, and timing
AI-driven storytelling and legal data visualization
Part 6 – Copilot in Teams
Copilot is also available during and after your Teams meetings, so you never miss anything important.
Automatically summarizing meetings and chat
Generating action lists and follow-up tasks
Asking questions about previous meetings and participants
Part 7 – Copilot in Excel
Figures, tables, and calculations also become faster and more transparent with Copilot in Excel.
Discovering insights and trends using natural language
Suggestions for formulas, pivot tables, and calculations
Visualizing data
Part 8 – End-to-end workflow for lawyers with Microsoft 365 Copilot
We bring all applications together into a single workflow, from analysis to communication and reporting.
Part 9 – Closing: best practices
We conclude with an overview of do’s and don’ts, checklists, and tips for sustainable and responsible use of Copilot in legal practice.
Prompt library and templates
GDPR-compliant use of AI
How to stay up to date in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
Who is this course for?
This Copilot training is specifically designed for legal professionals, including tax specialists. It is ideal for anyone who works daily with Microsoft 365 and wants to unlock real value from AI within legal practice:
Attorneys
Judges
Government legal professionals
Legal assistants
Corporate lawyers and in-house counsel
Compliance officers
Tax attorneys and tax specialists
Notaries and notarial staff
This course is also highly suitable for those who support legal professionals, such as:
Legal support staff
Office managers
Secretaries
Personal assistants
Your instructor
Precious Chocolate
Legal Technology Consultant
Precious is a lawyer working at the intersection of technology and law, with a focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. She has extensive knowledge of the legal, ethical, and societal issues associated with artificial intelligence. In addition to technical expertise, her work covers the principles behind AI systems, their regulation, and the protection of privacy.
At The Innovative Lawyer, Precious supports legal professionals and organizations in better understanding, responsibly applying, and implementing these technologies in practice. She regularly teaches and is known for her infectious energy, pragmatism, and innovative approach.
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