The event challenged four teams of students to develop innovative tech solutions to real-world legal problems, working together to prototype their ideas in just one day. With expert guidance from industry professionals and a judging panel of legal and technology specialists, the teams delivered impressive, forward-thinking concepts aimed at making legal services more effective for both individuals and practitioners.
The teams were tasked with identifying key problems in the legal sector where technology could make a difference. Each team approached the challenge from a unique perspective, focusing on:
The teams tackled a range of legal challenges, using technology to improve access to justice. One team developed a dual-function platform to help individuals navigate motoring incidents while providing AI-powered case management for barristers. Another team addressed barriers to legal access with an AI-driven triage system, helping users determine their legal needs and connecting them to appropriate support. A third team focused on international students, creating a legal assistance platform that offers instant advice from verified sources and direct access to solicitors when needed.
Each team’s solution aimed to bridge gaps in legal accessibility by integrating AI and automation, ensuring individuals could navigate their legal rights with confidence while professionals benefited from enhanced efficiency.
The teams’ work was assessed by an expert panel of legal and tech professionals, who evaluated their solutions based on user validation, technical execution, and business viability. Judges included:
Key criteria for judging included:
Throughout the day, teams refined their ideas with support from expert mentors before pitching their final concepts. The presentations were engaging, well-researched, and backed by functional prototypes, demonstrating a deep understanding of legal challenges and how technology could solve them.
The standard of work was incredibly high, with students not only developing innovative solutions but also building working models to showcase how these ideas could function in practice. The event highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming legal services, reinforcing the potential for LegalTech to drive positive change in accessibility and efficiency.
The LTU Hackathon was a great reminder of the potential of LegalTech and the talent emerging in this space. With such strong ideas and impressive execution, it’s clear that the next generation of legal and tech professionals is well-equipped to push the boundaries of innovation.
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