Understanding and Leveraging AI For the Defense
A Program For The Defense
Plano, Texas, USA
Grant Staff: +1.972.244.3428
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: rstephens@cailaw.org
Overview
Registration is required to attend. Details, including the agenda, presenters and approved CLE credit, will be posted here once confirmed.
Register to attend the Understanding AI for the Defense CLE in Plano, Texas on January 16, 2025. This program is offered to explore and implement the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in criminal defense practices, aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and access to justice for clients. This objective encompasses leveraging AI tools and algorithms to enhance evidence analysis, optimize case analysis, legal research, and decision-making processes within the realm of criminal defense.
This course was funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to Texas criminal defense attorneys that regularly represent indigent clients, Texas public and private defenders, and their respective staffs – no other registrations will be allowed.
Topics and Faculty
- Faculty TBA
MCLE Credit
This course is pending approval for CLE accreditation.
In addition to Texas, after the program (if requested) CAIL will directly apply for course accreditation in the following states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required: California, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through attorney self-submission in other states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required to be submitted.
Scholarship Policy
- The attendee is in their first two years of practice in field.
- A 150-word-or-less response qualifying their need for funds (must be sent 4 weeks prior to a program via this form).
- A response may be substituted with a letter from a sponsor, mentor, or other qualifying reference for consideration for the scholarship. Priority may be given to applicants with a letter of recommendation.
Apply here for the scholarship funds.
Scholarships will be awarded 3 weeks prior to a program and must be accepted within a 24 hour window. Funds will be offered to the next qualifying candidate if they are not accepted within that time.
We will evaluate entries based on need and merit to award a scholarship. Scholarship funds are subject to approval from CAIL staff, and applications will be competitive for a limited number of scholarship opportunities. These applications will be evaluated by the Program Director and Manager based on needs and merit.
Once selected, we will be in contact to confirm the award of funds (with the award winner being reimbursed after the program, not before). Reimbursements will be only granted to travel expenses that are made that conform to our grant standards – CAIL will not provide reimbursements that are outside of what our policy allows.
The scholarship may include funds for:
- Transportation (airfare, bus, and/or mileage)
- Lodging
- Meals purchased while travelling to and from our facility (lunches to be provided during the program)
- A full tuition waiver
Please email rstephens@cailaw.org if you have any questions.
Tuition Waiver Policy
- A 100-word-or-less response qualifying their need for funds (must be sent 4 weeks prior to a program via this form).
- A response may be substituted with a letter from a sponsor, mentor, or other qualifying reference for consideration for the scholarship. Priority may be given to applicants with a letter of recommendation.
These applications will be evaluated by the Program Manager. Apply for the tuition waiver via our form.
Once selected, we will be in contact to confirm the tuition waiver.
We have a scholarship policy for anyone wanting to attend an in-person program but may lack the means to travel, lodge, and purchase meals along the way. Please follow this link if you are interested in applying for the scholarship.
Other Information
Photo/Audio/Video Release
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Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation must be received 5 business days prior to a program to receive a refund (Email: lgaspar@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Registrants not entitled to a refund will receive the course materials. Note: Free registrants must attend the program to receive materials at no cost.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.
Privacy Policy
We do not sell or rent information to any outside parties. By providing your information, you will receive postal and electronic communications from The Center for American and International Law (CAIL) in accordance with CAIL's Privacy Policy. If we co-sponsor a program with another organization, information may be shared between the parties. All such co-sponsors will be identified on the event details and registration page. At any point, you can opt-out or unsubscribe by selecting either link at the bottom of each email or call us at 972.244.3400.