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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Legal Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Contract Review, Generative AI, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Analysis, Innovation, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Intellectual Property

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategy, Asset Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Case Law, Business Valuation, Economics, Policy Analysis

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Social Justice, Human Development, Disabilities, Health Disparities, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Family Law, Research

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Digital Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law II

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Civil Law, Contract Compliance, Mitigation

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Civil Law

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular legal courses

    • AI Governance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Intellectual Property: University of Pennsylvania
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • American Contract Law II: Yale University
    • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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