15 October to 22 November 2025

Legal Tech and AI Adoption

Executive Education

More answers to new challenges

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Presentation

The legal sector is undergoing a profound transformation. The relationship between digital transition, artificial intelligence, new regulatory requirements and disruptive business models is structurally transforming the way legal services are practised and managed.

In this new reality, it is no longer enough to master legal techniques: professionals need to acquire digital, innovation and management skills that will enable them not only to keep pace with this change, but also to lead it, ensuring their relevance and strategic value within organisations.

This multidisciplinary programme is designed to equip lawyers and legal managers with the essential knowledge and tools to:

  • Understand the digital and business trends shaping legal practice.
  • Master digital and AI solutions applied to legal services.
  • Lead legal innovation initiatives within their organization and with external clients.
  • Manage legal departments more efficiently and with a business focus.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Coordination

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Inês Portela

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Vera Lúcia Raposo 

Aim of the course

This program will enable participants to:

  1. Identify the main technological and regulatory trends that are impacting the legal sector and understand their practical implications for the provision of legal services.
  2. Apply, in a practical way, legal solutions based on artificial intelligence, including advanced research, document analysis, summary writing and legal prompting, through the use of the Legora platform.
  3. Develop digital and innovation skills to improve the customer experience, collaborate effectively with other areas of the organisation and ensure the timely involvement of the legal department in innovation processes.

Target audience

Programme designed for decision-makers and legal and technical teams, with a practical focus on the intersection between Law, Technology and Innovation:

  • Lawyers and managers in-house and in law firms
  • Managers, technology professionals and other consultants who work with legal teams on innovation and digital transformation projects.

Teaching Method

Hybrid (13h of classes in person and 9h online).  

The course will have a maximum of 30 participants.

Note: Classes will not be recorded.

Language

English 

Duration

22 hours

Date 

15 October to 22 November 2025

19 May to 25 June 2025

  • 1st class: 19 May – In person
  • 2nd lesson:26 May – Online
  • 3rd lesson: 27May- Online
  • 4th lesson: 2 June- Online
  • 5th lesson:  4 June- In person
  • 6th class: 24 June- In person
  • 7th class: 25 June- In person

Schedule

Weekdays from 6pm to 9pm.

Final workshop and competition day (25th June): 10h to 19h.

Fee

  • 1.300€
  • Early Bird price (until 15 September): 1.105€
  • Institutions enrolling 3 or more participants: 1.040€
  • NOVA School of Law Alumni: 1.170€ 

* Discounts not cumulative

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What our students say about the Legal Innovation by Design workshop

March 2024
Taking part in the ‘Legal Innovation by Design Thinking’ workshop revealed to me the transformative impact that legal design can have on the legal sector. The hackathon, from the ideation phase to implementation, was a real challenge, requiring creativity and collaboration at every stage. In just a few hours, we developed an innovative product and structured a concrete proposal for an NGO. This contact with the real world provided a practical application of the knowledge acquired in the theoretical sessions, allowing us to transform concepts into tangible solutions. I'm currently trying to incorporate this innovative approach into my work, with the aim of offering a more personalised service focused on the needs of each client.
Catarina Rocha
The Legal Innovation by Design Workshop was an exceptional experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to approach law from an innovative and disruptive perspective. Throughout the workshop, I gained valuable insights into design thinking as a powerful tool for simplifying complex legal concepts and making them more accessible. It bridges communication gaps, allowing various stakeholders to understand the nuances of legal issues more effectively and promoting a more transparent dialogue. One of the main conclusions was the transformative potential of legal design in improving access to justice. Far from oversimplifying information, Legal Design refines and clarifies it, making legal processes more user-friendly, inclusive and equitable. As a law student, I found it particularly inspiring to apply, in a practical context, concepts that I had previously only encountered in theory. Overall, the workshop significantly deepened my understanding of how design can transform the future of law and legal services, positioning it as a vital mechanism for progress.
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Programme

Programme available soon

Module 1

In person

Introduction to Legal and Digital Innovation: European Use Cases

Digital Transformation for Law firms and In-house departments

  • Jon Bartman, Director, whose clients have been recognized as the Financial Times most innovative Law firms and in-house departments over the past years

 

Module 2

In person

LegalTech, the key to the future?

Legal Engineering AI masterclass with Legora 

Learn how to use a legal AI platform in your daily legal work, including advanced review and research, drafting smarter, legal prompting and how to advise with precision.

 

Module 3

Online

Human-centered legal transformation case studies | Germany

Legal Transformation & Operations in Brazil | A journey in Design for Law

 

Module 4

Online 

In-house business operations | How to align legal strategy with company’s goals? How can your legal team become a catalyst for innovation within the organization?

  • Émile Calame, Director at Calame, has been helping legal teams in Europe securing the human, material and technological resources they deserve.

Business of law innovation trends: Project management, Client centric innovation

  • Inês Portela, Pioneer as a Legal Tech entrepreneur and Founder of Legal Design Institute

 

Module 5

Online 

What is Justice Tech?

Project Management and Data-driven insights from legal (TBC)

 

Module 6

In person 

Final Workshop & Competition

Participants will take part in a dynamic upskilling workshop, working in teams to address a real-world challenge presented by an NGO. The day culminates in a pitch session.

19 May

18h00- 21h00 | In person

Design Thinking: Introduction & European Use Cases

26 May

18h00- 21h00 | Online 

Legal Design in Germany and European case studies

Legal Design in Brazil | A journey in Design for Law

27 May

18h00- 21h00 | Online 

What is Justice Tech?

Technology Procurement and Contract Negotiation

Legal operations (TBC)

2 June

18h00- 21h00 | Online 

LegalTech, the key to the future?

Legal Engineering AI masterclass with legora.com

3 June

18h00- 21h00 | In person 

Public Sector | Govtech and Innovation Ecosystems

Cybersecurity introduction and best practices

24 June

18h00- 21h00 | In person 

Legal Industry trends and Innovation by Design

Digital Transition for In-house departments (tbc)

 

25 June

10h00- 19h00 | In person 

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.

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