Legal Tech
- Students will focus on the concept of the RoboJudge, an automated system designed to assist or even replace human judges in certain judicial processes
- Explore and analyze potential benefits and challenges of the technological underpinnings of RoboJudges, including machine learning and natural language processing
- Course offered in block style and meets daily in the morning and afternoon
A key topic of the course is the concept of the RoboJudge, an automated system designed to assist or even replace human judges in certain judicial processes. Participants will explore the technological underpinnings of RoboJudges, including machine learning and natural language processing, and analyze their potential benefits and challenges. Ethical considerations and the implications for judicial impartiality and fairness will also be discussed, alongside case studies showcasing real-world applications and pilot projects within Europe.
The course will also delve deeply into AI regulation in Europe, examining the European Union's approach to governing artificial intelligence. Students will learn about the European Commission's proposals and regulatory frameworks, including the AI Act, and discuss how these regulations aim to balance innovation with the protection of fundamental rights. Topics such as liability, transparency, and accountability in AI systems will be scrutinized, providing students with a nuanced understanding of the legal landscape surrounding AI development and deployment.
Another focal point is the regulation of smart contracts in Europe, with particular attention to the European Union's stance and the implications of the CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) as well as the EU Data Act on smart contracts. The course will cover the basics of smart contract technology, its potential to streamline transactions, and the legal issues that arise from their use. Discussions will include enforceability, jurisdictional challenges, and how existing legal frameworks like the CISG apply to digital transactions, giving students a comprehensive view of how traditional legal principles are being adapted to address the realities of blockchain and smart contracts.
Students studying in the fields of law and/or legal technology are welcome to apply for the course. Maximum capacity for the course is 30 participants.
Students will earn a total of 6 ECTS points for the successful completion of the course.
A single ECTS point is defined as the equivalent of 25-30 hours of student workload, which includes class hours, readings, preparation for class activities, as well as assessment measures.
The program fee is 750€.
What is included in the program fee?
- 2 weeks of academic courses
- Course materials
- Public transportation within Frankfurt for the duration of the program
- Opening and Closing Events
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. The costs for accommodation are Double Occupancy (2 people) 390€ / Multi-Bed Room (3-4 people) 325€. More information can be found under Housing.
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