Harvey Academy: AI for Legal Basics
From Harvey
What you'll learn
You learn the basic concepts behind legal AI, the limits you have to plan around, and how to use it responsibly in legal work, then earn a certificate and badge you can share.
- Applications of legal AI
- Limitations of AI
- Responsible use in legal work
Source: the provider's official page ↗
Is this right for you?
- Level
- Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
- What you get
- A verified digital badge you can share on LinkedIn in one click. It costs nothing to take.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about Self paced.
- How to use it
- Share the badge to LinkedIn in one click, add its verification link to your résumé, and send it to recruiters as proof you can do this today.
- Why it's worth it
- Fast, practical proof that you are ahead on AI. It shows initiative, gives you skills you can use the same day, and hands you something concrete to talk about with every hiring manager.
- Time
- Not published; self paced.
- Before you start
- Free Harvey Academy account. Open to lawyers, legal operations staff and law students; a Harvey subscription is not required for the free certifications.
- How you are tested
- Online, self paced modules with quizzes.
- Renewal
- Harvey says current certifications do not expire.
- Full cost details
- $0. Harvey states the foundational certification course is free; a free Harvey Academy account is needed.
- Where it applies
- Online. CLE credit not mentioned.
Sources and what we verified
Harvey blog (Jan 27, 2026): Harvey Academy launch, free foundational certification AI for Legal Basics, certificates and LinkedIn badges ↗Harvey help center: Getting Started with Harvey Academy (account, Credly badge, no expiration, Level 1 Foundations free) ↗Harvey release note: Harvey Academy release, AI for Legal Basics topics ↗What we verified: The launch blog says the foundational certification course is free and earns digital certificates and LinkedIn badges. The help center article says certifications such as Level 1 Foundations are free with an Academy account, issue a Credly badge and do not expire, and describes AI for Legal Basics as an earlier course that carries credit toward badges. The current course may be presented as Level 1 Foundations; its module list was not found.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
Also listed for: AI for Legal Professionals