Introductory course in Python code language, legal and practical insights in legal tech solutions (chatbots, legal search engines, smart contracts). The course also involves an introduction to the concept of legal design thinking.
Description
Dive into the dynamic world of technology in business, customer, and legal services, and explore both the groundbreaking opportunities and challenges it presents! Master the fundamentals of predictive algorithms and gain a deep understanding of the ethical and legal frameworks that guide responsible technology use across industries. Developed in close collaboration with ACRAI, the Antwerp Center on Responsible AI, this programme allows you to discover the core principles of responsible AI and how they shape innovation, fairness, and trust. Join us to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills for a tech-enabled future!
Target group: This summer school is primarily designed for master’s students with an interest in law and technology, and does not require any prior legal or technical knowledge. PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and professionals with relevant experience in the field are also welcome to apply.
Program
In this summer school, students will gain a better understanding of the concepts of legal technology and responsible artificial intelligence. More specifically:
- Students with no background in computing, will learn the basic principles of programming. Students with no background in law, will learn the basic principles for the legal use of technology.
- Next, the course includes a description of how predictive algorithms work and unintentionally may pick up biases, including by reference to several practical examples of the use of predictive algorithms in business, customer and legal services.
- On this basis, students will be introduced to the ethical and legal requirements for the responsible use of technology in general, and predictive algorithms in particular.
- Professionals active in the field of legal technology and responsible artificial intelligence will provide students with insights from practice.
The summer school ends with a Legal Tech Game. Students who successfully pass this test, will receive a certificate of completion.
Remarks
3 ECTS credits are awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
