Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
AI and the Law
A focused legal response to artificial intelligence
Exclusive Offer
Apply before 15 August 2025 to benefit from a 40% reduction on tuition fees for the CAS in AI and the Law.
(Standard fee: 8’000 chf | Introductory fee: 4’800 chf)
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it is already transforming how we work, decide, and regulate. For legal and compliance professionals, the question is no longer if AI will impact their field, but how to respond.
In response to strong demand and outstanding feedback from our Spring 2025 AI lecture series, the University of Fribourg is launching the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in AI and the Law—a future-oriented program designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and lead in an era of rapid technological change.
One expert noted: “The real risk with AI is not using it.” But the real opportunity lies in knowing how to use it well. This CAS empowers legal and compliance professionals to master the tools, techniques, and legal frameworks behind responsible AI use—and to transform that understanding into long-term strategic and competitive advantage.
Curriculum overview
- The EU AI Act and global legal developments
- Data Privacy and AI (GDPR and beyond)
- Cybersecurity frameworks for AI systems
- Intellectual Property Rights and Generative AI
- Software and Product Liability in the AI context
- Real-World Use Cases of AI in legal and compliance work
- Interactive panel discussions with industry experts
- Optional short thesis supervised by leading experts
Participants will be able to…
- Understand and apply emerging legal frameworks to AI technologies
- Evaluate risk, compliance, and liability in AI-driven systems
- Advise clients or internal teams on legally sound and responsible AI use
- Bridge the knowledge gap between AI innovation and legal safeguards
Programme Highlights
- 30+ hours of expert-led instruction and case-based learning
- Flexible, practice-oriented format designed for professionals
- Lectures by leading academics and industry practitioners
- Offered in English | Launching Fall 2025
AI and the Law CAS Schedule
The next course cycle will run from 17 September to 6 December 2025, with participation possible in person, remotely, or in hybrid mode. All sessions will be recorded and available for asynchronous viewing.
| Course | Lecturer |
|---|---|
| Legal Framework Overview | Prof. Pascal Pichonnaz |
| AI EU Act and Global Developments | Prof. Pascal Pichonnaz |
| AI and Data Privacy | Dr. Marco Bassini |
| AI and Cyber Security | Richard Magnan |
| AI and Intellectual Property | Prof. Daniel Kraus |
| AI and Software Liability | Prof. Erdem Büyüksagis |
| Panel Discussion | |
| Technical solution to AI legal challenges, by Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Overview of AI tools in legal applications, including new developments | |
| Short CAS Thesis |
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