17 to 29 March 2025
Designing the Future: Entrepreneurship and Legal Tech Innovation program
Academic Education
Strengthening knowledge and skills
Presentation
Come learn how to use Artificial Intelligence in the field of Law.
The world of law is constantly evolving due to rapid technological advances and changing behaviours and expectations on the part of citizens and clients.
To thrive in this new reality, in addition to traditional legal skills, future lawyers, jurists, magistrates and other legal professionals will need to develop knowledge and skills in digital literacy and innovation.
If you’re curious but aren’t sure if this course is for you, contact us by email jurisnova@novalaw.unl.pt or WhatsApp 914 207 849.
Coordination
Aim of the course
This interdisciplinary program equips students with digital and AI literacy skills, helping them stand out as they begin their professional journeys.
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand emerging Industry trends and the impact of technology on the delivery of legal services.
- Build foundational awareness of legal tech and acquire hands-on training onsite with AI legal team.
- Learn and apply innovation methodologies to create citizen and client-focused solutions.
- Learn from global experts and expand your network.
- Apply tools to successfully contribute to digital transformation projects in law firms, corporate legal departments, or public institutions.
Target audience
Master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees (3rd and 4th year) and PhD students:
- Law students who aim to stand out and explore endless opportunities at the intersection of law, technology and innovation.
- Public administration and political science students looking to understand the policy implications of legal innovation and technology adoption.
- Technology, business, or design students who are interested in the application of their expertise to the legal domain.
Duration and Teaching Method
20-24 hours
Hybrid- 14h of classes in person and 6h (up to 10) online.
The course will have a maximum of 30 participants.
Note: The sessions will not be recorded.
Language
English
Date
17 to 29 March 2025
- 1st class: 17 March- In person
- 2nd class:20 March- In person
- 3rd class: 24 March- Online
- 4th class: 27 March – Online
- 5th lesson: 29 March – In person
Schedule
Weekdays from 6pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 10am to 7pm.
Legal Design workshop & Competition
Students will engage in a dynamic one day, in-person, project-based competition where they will work collaboratively in teams to tackle a complex challenge presented by an NGO.
At the end of the workshop, each team will pitch their proposed solutions to a jury composed of law firms, in-house, and other leading members of the justice system.
Award: Law meets Tech training event in Munich
The winning team of the competition (3–4 participants) is invited to join a unique learning and networking opportunity on 26 and 27 April in Munich, with travel and accommodation costs covered.
If you are curious about legal hackathon, find more on this video and blog.
Fee
In order to guarantee access for students and support their preparation for and entry into the labour market, this course, with an actual tuition fee of €800, has the support of various sponsors who have made it possible to lower the tuition fee for the Designing the Future: Entrepreneurship and Legal Tech Innovation programme to €250.
- 250€
- Early Bird price (until 28 February): 212€
- NOVA School of Law Alumni: 225€
* Discounts not cumulative
Gather your team and accept the challenge
We challenge all students to create innovative solutions for the future of Law, but this should not be done alone.
Call your friends and form a team of 3 to 4 people to join this workshop. You will learn how to use an AI tool for lawyers, explore legal tech for justice and apply innovation methodologies to solve access to justice challenges.
There are no hard requirements to apply,
Sign up with your team and benefit from a reduced fee of €100 per participant.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn in a friendly environment and expand your network! Sign up now and get ready to transform the future.
Scholarship
Up to three scholarships will be awarded to NOVA School of Law students, granting them tuition fee exemption for participation in the course.
For further details on the application process and selection criteria, click here.
Sponsors
What our students say about Legal Innovation by Design workshop
March 2024
Programme
17 March
LegalTech, the key to the future?
- Hélder Santos, Global Head of Legal Tech & Innovation, Bird & Bird
AI training with platform Legora
The platform is utilized in more than 15 countries by over 200 law firms and legal departments.
20 March
Design Thinking: European Use Cases
- Erika Concetta Pagano, Head of Legal Innovation and Design, Simmons & Simmons
Legal Industry trends and Innovation by Design
- Inês Portela, Founder of Legal Design & Digital Institute
24 March
Project management in Legal Operations
- Muriel Faden da Silva, Head of Quality and Innovation VdA
26 March
What is Justice Tech
Maya Markovich, Executive Director, Justice Technology Association (USA)
Legal Tech in Action: Using tech to drive quality and efficiency
- Daniel Reis, Partner at DLA Piper
27 March
The future of the Legal Profession | A journey in Design for Law
- Carol Hannud Medeiros, FGV Professor (Brazil)
Where law unlocks potential
- Martinho Lucas Pires, Of Counsel DLA Piper
Exploring Careers in Legal Tech and Operations
- Giulia Paparella, Legal Tech @Atticus | Lawyer
- Alexa Durand, Legal Counsel at Dell Technologies
29 March
Legal Design Workshop & Competition
(10h00- 19h00)
Students will engage in a dynamic one day, in-person, project-based competition where they will work collaboratively in teams to tackle a complex challenge presented by an NGO.
At the end of the workshop, each team will pitch their proposed solutions to a jury composed of law firms, in-house, and other leading members of the justice system.