Legal AI Training Gets Accredited in Landmark Masters AI, ALM Deal

NEW YORK, NY – March 10, 2026 – In a move set to reshape professional development in the legal industry, Masters AI today announced a strategic partnership with ALM, a leading legal intelligence provider. The collaboration will deliver accredited continuing legal education (CLE) credits for AI-focused training through Masters AI Legal’s global conference series and learning ecosystem. This alliance directly addresses a burgeoning crisis in the legal field: the rapid, widespread adoption of artificial intelligence without corresponding, formalized training and ethical guidelines.

Law.com CLE Center, a division of ALM, will now serve as the official accreditation partner for Masters AI Legal, handling the complex process of compliance, standards, and credit administration across all applicable jurisdictions. For thousands of legal professionals, this means participation in Masters AI Legal’s acclaimed conferences, master classes, and educational programs can now simultaneously fulfill mandatory CLE requirements while building practical, career-defining AI skills.

Bridging the AI Fluency Gap in Law

The demand for this initiative is underscored by startling industry data. A recent legal industry report revealed that nearly 70% of legal professionals now use generative AI tools in their work, a figure that more than doubled in the last year alone. This unprecedented adoption rate, however, masks a significant vulnerability. The same report found that over half of legal professionals work at firms that provide no formal training on the responsible use of AI, and 43% operate without any official firm-wide AI policy.

This partnership aims to bridge that cavernous gap. “Legal professionals need accredited, career-advancing education that helps them build genuine AI fluency while meeting their CLE obligations,” said Kevin Vermeulen, CEO of Masters AI. He emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration, stating, “ALM's expertise in legal education and their reputation for quality make them the ideal partner as we scale this ecosystem globally. This partnership validates what we're building and significantly expands our ability to serve the profession.”

The initiative moves AI education from a personal-interest pursuit to a recognized and essential component of professional competence, providing a structured pathway for lawyers to gain fluency in a technology that is fundamentally altering their profession.

Setting a New Standard for Legal Education

While other organizations like the Practising Law Institute (PLI) and Lawline offer AI-related CLE courses, the Masters AI and ALM partnership is positioned to set a new industry benchmark through its sheer scale and comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach. ALM is a powerhouse in the U.S. continuing legal education market—a sector valued at over $5.2 billion in 2024 and projected to exceed $8.3 billion by 2030, driven largely by technology integration. By lending its accreditation authority to Masters AI Legal, ALM bestows a significant seal of approval on its curriculum.

Masters AI Legal distinguishes itself by offering more than just standalone courses. Its model is built around a year-round learning ecosystem that includes global conferences, hands-on master classes, digital programming, professional certifications, and an AI-powered community platform for peer collaboration. This “human-centered” approach is designed to foster actionable mastery over abstract theory.

“AI represents the most significant shift in how legal work gets done in generations,” said Richard Caruso, Chief Strategy Officer at ALM. “Masters AI Legal is leading the conversation on how legal professionals build practical AI fluency grounded in ethics and real-world use. We’re proud to partner with them to ensure this critical education is accessible, accredited, and held to the highest standards.”

A Curriculum of Ethics and Practicality

At the heart of the Masters AI Legal program is a curriculum that prioritizes responsible and effective AI adoption. The focus is squarely on real-world workflows, practical applications, and the establishment of robust ethical frameworks, moving far beyond simple technical proficiency. Anchoring this educational mission is Cat Casey, founder of the influential TechnoCat brand and a leading voice in legal technology.

With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of AI and high-stakes legal work with firms like KPMG and PwC, Casey is widely regarded as a trusted translator capable of demystifying complex technology. In her role with Masters AI Legal, she is tasked with guiding the profession through its AI transformation, focusing on practical skills and ethical guardrails. Her curriculum is designed to help lawyers leverage AI tools effectively while avoiding common pitfalls like AI “hallucinations” and mitigating legal exposure.

This emphasis on human judgment and ethical oversight is a core differentiator, addressing the deep-seated anxieties many in the legal profession have about the responsible integration of AI. The program aims not to replace lawyers with technology, but to empower them to lead with it.

Global Reach and the Future of Legal AI

The ambition of this partnership is decidedly global. The Masters AI Legal conference series, which recently kicked off in Charlotte hosted by Bank of America, is set to expand to 11 cities worldwide through 2026 and 2027. This physical footprint, combined with a robust digital platform, ensures that legal professionals from diverse jurisdictions and practice areas can access this critical training.

By integrating ALM’s accreditation into this expansive ecosystem, the partners are removing a significant barrier to entry for countless lawyers. The ability to earn CLE credits makes participation not just a matter of career development, but of professional compliance. This dual incentive is expected to dramatically accelerate the adoption of standardized, high-quality AI education across the industry.

As artificial intelligence continues its relentless march into every facet of the legal profession, initiatives like this are no longer a luxury but a necessity. The collaboration between Masters AI Legal and ALM represents a foundational step in building a future where lawyers are not just users of AI, but masters of it, equipped with the skills, ethics, and judgment to lead their profession into a new era.