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How to Write Like a Lawyer Using AI

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
3 hours 2 minutes
Sam Thomas
Douglas Lineberry
Stephen Bresset
With Sam Thomas III from Sam Thomas III Esquire & Associates + 2 others
Recorded October 13, 2026.
Product ID 102564

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Overview

Draft Smarter, Faster, and Better

Paralegals are drowning in drafting tasks, all while attorneys expect polished, court-ready output on tight deadlines. Generic writing tools won't cut it in a legal environment that demands precision. This hands-on AI course offers you the tools to close this gap. Through screensharing demonstrations and guided practice across real-world legal writing tasks (motions, memos, and more), you will learn exactly how to harness AI tools to draft, revise, and polish legal documents that meet attorney standards. You will leave with proven prompt frameworks and the confidence to produce tighter, faster, better legal writing from day one. Register today!

  • Master prompt engineering techniques specifically designed for legal drafting tasks.
  • Learn how to instruct AI to match tone, format, and structure to attorney expectations.
  • Apply AI tools to high-frequency paralegal tasks: motions, memos, demand letters, and more.
  • Catch and correct AI errors before they reach the attorney or client.
  • Build a personal prompt library you can reuse across practice areas and matter types.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Setting the Solid AI Foundation for Legal Writing
  2. How Paralegals Can Use AI to Draft Motions and Pleadings
  3. Memos, Research Summaries, and Client Documents Paralegals Draft Every Day
  4. Prompt/Query Engineering: How Paralegals Get Attorney-Ready Output
  5. AI-Powered Contracts and Transactional Drafting for Paralegals

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Product ID 102564

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Technology

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hours of self-study technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 3.0 hours of self-study technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Technology

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 3.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Agenda

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  1. Setting the Solid AI Foundation for Legal Writing

    1. Choosing the Right AI Tool for the Task
    2. Building Up Context, Personas, and General Instructions (Agents)
    3. Chat History and Data Training Considerations
    4. Integrating AI into Your Firm's Existing Drafting and Review Workflows

  2. How Paralegals Can Use AI to Draft Motions and Pleadings

    1. Live Screenshare: Drafting a Motion to Dismiss From a Case Summary
    2. Structuring AI Output to Match Court Filing Requirements
    3. Layered Revision Technique: Using AI to Tighten Arguments and Fix Passive Voice
    4. Using AI to Draft and Respond to Interrogatories and Document Requests
    5. Red Flags to Catch Before the Document Reaches an Attorney

  3. Memos, Research Summaries, and Client Documents Paralegals Draft Every Day

    1. Generating a Legal Research Memo With AI-Assisted Synthesis
    2. Writing Client Letters That Are Clear, Professional, and Legally Precise
    3. Demand Letters: Structure, Tone, and AI Prompting for Maximum Impact
    4. Translating Complex Legalese into Plain-Language Client Communications

  4. Prompt/Query Engineering: How Paralegals Get Attorney-Ready Output

    1. The Anatomy of a High-Performance Legal Prompt: Role, Task, Context, Format, Constraints
    2. Transforming a Weak Prompt Into Attorney-Ready Output
    3. Tone Calibration: Formal vs. Persuasive vs. Transactional Writing
    4. Jurisdiction-Specific and Practice-Area-Specific Prompting Techniques
    5. Building and Organizing a Reusable Prompt Library

  5. AI-Powered Contracts and Transactional Drafting for Paralegals

    1. Reviewing and Redlining Contract Language With AI Assistance
    2. Template Population vs. Original Drafting: Knowing Which AI Approach to Use
    3. Quality Control "Human in the Loop" Review Checklist

Who Should Attend

This advanced level course is designed to give paralegals AI skills to write like attorneys. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Sam Thomas III
Sam
Thomas, III
Sam Thomas III Esquire & Associates
Douglas L Lineberry
Douglas L.
Lineberry
Maynard Nexsen
Stephen G Bresset
Stephen G.
Bresset
Bresset & Santora, LLC
Speaker bio
Sam Thomas III

Sam Thomas, III

Sam Thomas III Esquire & Associates
Sam Thomas

is an attorney with Sam Thomas III Esquire & Associates. He has practiced for 28 years in the areas of probate, foreclosure prevention, tax resolution, and debt relief. Currently, Mr. Thomas' practice focuses on estate planning. He earned his B.A. degree from Cleveland State University, his M.S. degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

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Speaker bio
Douglas L Lineberry

Douglas L. Lineberry

Maynard Nexsen
Douglas Lineberry

is a shareholder with Maynard Nexsen. Whether he is assisting clients with the protection of intellectual property through patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, or intellectual property litigation, he focuses on building relationships founded on trust and constant communication. Mr. Lineberry successfully prosecutes patent applications for mechanical, medical, and chemical technologies. He helps clients with establishing and protecting trademark portfolios, guarding against improper third-party use, and conducting enforcement actions. Mr. Lineberry advises his clients on all matters involving intellectual property, trade secrets, branding and marketing issues, and contractual and other business matters. He also works with mid-level companies within the biotech industry. This gives Mr. Lineberry the opportunity to use his broad connections to help bring their inventions to market safely while protecting their intellectual property every step of the way. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association, Greenville Bar Association, Trademark & Copyright Law Association and The Carolina Patent Trademark Copyright Law Association. Mr. Lineberry earned his B.A. degree from Emory & Henry College and his J.D. degree from Mercer University School of Law.

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Stephen G Bresset

Stephen G. Bresset

Bresset & Santora, LLC
Stephen Bresset

is a partner with Bresset & Santora, LLC, where he has practiced commercial and bankruptcy law and litigation throughout Pennsylvania and the region for more than 30 years. During his time in practice, Mr. Bresset has represented debtors in more than 50 Chapter 11 proceedings in Pennsylvania; as well as creditors, creditor committees, and trustees at virtually every level of bankruptcy proceedings, and debtors in more than 1,000 Chapter 7 proceedings. He is admitted to the state courts of Pennsylvania, the three U.S. District courts in Pennsylvania, the three bankruptcy courts, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bresset has always been an active member of his community and the bar associations of which he is a member. He has served as an office holder in the Wayne County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as a committee chair in both associations. Mr. Bresset has been a featured speaker at numerous seminars throughout Pennsylvania in litigation, commercial law and bankruptcy law topics. He earned his B.A. degree from Temple University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from Widener University School of Law.

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