19 May to 4 June 2025
Legal Innovation program: Tech, Management & AI
Executive Education
More answers to new challenges
Presentation
The world of law is changing due to rapid technological advances and changing behaviours and expectations on the part of clients and citizens.
To thrive in this new reality, legal professionals will need to be up-to-date on emerging technologies, but also develop project management skills and human-centred innovation.
Coordination
Aim of the course
The legal profession is experiencing a transformative shift, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving societal and client expectations.
To thrive in this dynamic landscape, legal professionals must go beyond traditional legal skills, cultivating innovative thinking, technological fluency, and creative problem-solving capabilities.
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Explore global trends and the influence of technology on legal service delivery
- Enhance their understanding of the latest legal tech solutions
- Utilize design thinking methodology to tackle complex legal challenges and create innovative, client-centric solutions
- Master strategies for leading or contributing to digital transformation initiatives within law firms, legal departments, or public institutions
- Learn directly from global industry leaders, gaining diverse perspectives and insights in an engaging, collaborative learning environment
Target audience
Lawyers and legal professionals seeking to lead and contribute to digital transformation in their organizations.
Compliance Officer and other In-House professionals looking to streamline processes and adopt cutting-edge legal technologies.
Policy Makers and Regulators seeking to understand the intersection of law, technology, and innovation to better inform their policymaking.
Civil servants looking to drive Public Sector innovation, improving access to justice, and ensuring an efficient delivery of legal services.
Non-Legal Professionals (Technology, project managers, and consultants) working closely with legal teams on innovation and digital transformation projects.
Teaching Method
Hybrid (15h of classes in person and 12h online).
Language
English
Duration
27 hours
Date
19 May to 4 June 2025
- 1st class: 19 May – In person
- 2nd lesson: 20 May- In person
- 3rd lesson: 26 May – Online
- 4th lesson: 27May- Online
- 5th lesson: 29 May- Online
- 6th class: 2 June- Online
- 7th class: 4 June- In person
Schedule
Weekdays from 6pm to 9pm.
Final workshop and competition day (4th June): 10h to 19h.
Fee
- 1.300€
- Early Bird price (until 30 April): 1.105€
- Institutions enrolling 3 or more participants: 1.040€
- NOVA School of Law Alumni: 1.170€
* Discounts not cumulative
What our students say about the Legal Innovation by Design workshop
March 2024
Programme
19 May
Design Thinking: Introduction & European Use Cases
- Erika Concetta Pagano, Head of Legal Innovation and Design, Simmons & Simmons (UK)
20 May
Legal Industry trends and Innovation by Design
- Inês Portela, Founder of Legal Design Institute
Digital Transition for In-house departments (tbc)
26 May
What is Justice Tech?
- Maya Markovich, Executive Director, Justice Technology Association (USA)
The future of the Legal Profession | A journey in Design for Law
- Carol Hannud Medeiros, FGV Professor (Brazil)
27 May
Cybersecurity introduction and best practices (tbc)
Technology Procurement and Contract Negotiation.
- David Paula
29 May
Cybersecurity introduction (tbc)
Technology introduction (tbc)
2 June
LegalTech, the key to the future?
- Hélder Santos, Global Head of Legal Tech & Innovation, Bird & Bird
Legal Engineering AI masterclass with legora.com
4 June
Final Workshop & Competition
Participants will engage in a dynamic one day, in-person, workshop 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.