Webinar Microsoft Copilot for lawyers

Many lawyers make use of only a small part of what Copilot can do. Yet legal practice is precisely where the opportunities are greatest: analysing documents more quickly, drafting emails and memos more efficiently, structuring meetings more effectively, and turning legal content into clear, well-structured presentations.

€ 425,- excl. BTW

PO/PE credits:
4 (non-legal / non-fiscal)

Available from:
April 21st 2026

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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 programme?

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 summarising emails

  • Inbox management: prioritising, categorising, 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 optimising layout, visuals, and timing

  • AI-driven storytelling and legal data visualisation

Part 6 – Copilot in Teams

Copilot is also available during and after your Teams meetings, so you never miss anything important.

  • Automatically summarising meetings and chat

  • Generating action lists and follow-up tasks

  • Asking questions about earlier 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

  • Visualising 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:

  • Lawyers

  • Judges

  • Government legal professionals

  • Legal assistants

  • Corporate lawyers and in-house counsel

  • Compliance officers

  • Tax lawyers 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 Chocolaad

Legal Tech 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 organisations 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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