ProgramsIntegrated Project Management Capstone Course (BMIS476 - Fall 2025)ProjectsAI-Driven Legal and Compliance Enhancement

Project Title: AI-Driven Legal and Compliance Enhancement

University of Montana

Details
Project Title AI-Driven Legal and Compliance Enhancement
Project Topics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Case Management Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Operations
Skills & Expertise Dynamics Engineering Analysis
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
The University of Montana excels in providing quality education and services to its diverse student body and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to academic integrity and compliance. However, the legal and compliance office currently faces challenges in managing a growing volume of inquiries and requests, which can overwhelm staff and detract from their ability to address complex legal issues. The existing manual processes and reliance on outdated technologies hinder their efficiency, leading to delays in response times and potential compliance risks.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
  1. Key activities for this project will include conducting a needs assessment and stakeholder interviews to gather insights about current operations and pain points.
  2. Students will utilize data analysis techniques to evaluate existing technologies and identify gaps in the legal and compliance services.
  3. They will explore various AI and ML tools that can automate routine inquiries and improve case management efficiency.
  4. Throughout the project, students will engage in iterative design processes, collaborating with stakeholders to develop and refine prototypes.
  5. The final phase will involve presenting findings and recommendations, including a strategic implementation plan and a working prototype of an AI-driven case management system.
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
  • The expected outcomes of this project include a functional prototype of an AI-enhanced case management system that effectively addresses the needs of the legal and compliance office.
  • Students will learn project management methodologies, develop technical skills in AI applications, and gain firsthand experience in stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • The project will deliver business value by reducing response times to inquiries, improving operational efficiency, and allowing the legal team to dedicate more time to complex issues.
  • SMART goals will include: (1) completion of a needs assessment within the first month; (2) development of a prototype by the end of the semester; (3) a 30% reduction in response times for routine inquiries; and (4) a comprehensive report with recommendations for the implementation of AI technologies.

Project Timeline

University of Montana - AI-Driven Legal and Compliance Enhancement
Due Date
Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Thu, 08/28/25
12:00 AM UTC
Student Teams Finalized
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No deliverables are required for this action item.
Location: In Person
Thu, 09/04/25
12:00 AM UTC
Students Select Project Preferences
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Location: In Person
Wed, 09/17/25
12:00 AM UTC
Students Introduced to Industry Partners to Schedule Kickoff Meeting for Next Week
Required Deliverable
We'll find time for each partner to meet with their team
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:
We'll find time for each partner to meet with their team
Location: In Person
Tue, 09/23/25
12:00 AM UTC
Submit Project Charter (For Industry Approval)
Required Deliverable
This is the second draft of the project charter.  Teams will make edits to the first draft based on instructor feedback before seeking approval and signatures from the project sponsor.  This document includes information on the scope of work, budget, schedule, resources, and planning for the project.
Upload your project charter and share it with your project sponsor.
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:
This is the second draft of the project charter.  Teams will make edits to the first draft based on instructor feedback before seeking approval and signatures from the project sponsor.  This document includes information on the scope of work, budget, schedule, resources, and planning for the project.
Upload your project charter and share it with your project sponsor.
Location: In Person
Tue, 09/23/25
12:00 AM UTC
Negotiate and Sign NDA if required
Required Deliverable
Teams and sponsors will complete a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and sign it, if required by the sponsor.  Please use the template provided in the resources area, unless the sponsor has a NDA agreement they want to use.
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:
Teams and sponsors will complete a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and sign it, if required by the sponsor.  Please use the template provided in the resources area, unless the sponsor has a NDA agreement they want to use.
Location: In Person
Fri, 09/26/25
12:00 AM UTC
Industry Temperature Check 1/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 09/26/25
12:00 AM UTC
Student Temperature Check 1/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 10/31/25
12:00 AM UTC
Student Temperature Check 2/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
View
Fri, 10/31/25
12:00 AM UTC
Industry Temperature Check 2/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Tue, 11/04/25
12:00 AM UTC
System Design Document
Required Deliverable
This is the plan of what to build the final product for the project sponsor.
Share system docs with your sponsor.
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:
This is the plan of what to build the final product for the project sponsor.
Share system docs with your sponsor.
Location: In Person
Fri, 11/07/25
12:00 AM UTC
Agile Development Meetings with Project Sponsor
Team will start regular (weekly or every other week) development meetings with project sponsor to show their progress on the final product and make appropriate changes.
No Deliverables
No deliverables are required for this action item.
Guiding Questions:
Team will start regular (weekly or every other week) development meetings with project sponsor to show their progress on the final product and make appropriate changes.
Location: In Person
Fri, 11/21/25
12:00 AM UTC
Student Temperature Check 3/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 11/21/25
12:00 AM UTC
Industry Temperature Check 3/3
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 12/05/25
12:00 AM UTC
Final Presentation
Required Deliverable
Students will present the project process and a draft of the final product to the sponsors on 12/5/25, These will be 30-minute presentations.  Teams have one more week to make any final changes before the product is handed off by 12/12/25
Required Deliverable
Deliverable submission is required.
Guiding Questions:
Students will present the project process and a draft of the final product to the sponsors on 12/5/25, These will be 30-minute presentations.  Teams have one more week to make any final changes before the product is handed off by 12/12/25
Location: In Person
Deliverable Instructions:
Please be sure to upload your final presentation to the system in advance of the presentation!
Fri, 12/12/25
12:00 AM UTC
Industry Project Feedback Form
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 12/12/25
12:00 AM UTC
Final Project Report and Hand-off
Teams will deliver a final project report and conduct a hand-off and training meeting with the project sponsor to complete the class portion of the project.
No Deliverables
No deliverables are required for this action item.
Guiding Questions:
Teams will deliver a final project report and conduct a hand-off and training meeting with the project sponsor to complete the class portion of the project.
Location: In Person

Program Managers

Name Organization
Clayton Looney University of Montana

Teams

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