Legal Tech - Emerging Trends in Law

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

Course Overview

10 August - 20 August 2025
6 ECTS
750€
Course taught at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Download the full course outline for more information. Course schedules will be available soon.

Course Content

This summer school offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary exploration of Legal Tech, focusing on its impact on the legal profession and judicial processes. Participants will engage with cutting-edge topics such as:

RoboJudge Technology

Analyze the concept of RoboJudges, automated systems designed to assist or potentially replace human judges in specific judicial contexts.

Smart Contracts and Regulations

Understand the development and application of smart contracts, including their interaction with established frameworks like the CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods).
Discuss regulatory challenges and the legal enforceability of these digital agreements.

AI and European Regulation

Explore the role of artificial intelligence in legal systems, with a special focus on the new European AI Act and its implications for legal professionals.

Data Protection and Privacy

Delve into the evolving legal landscape of data protection, including compliance with the GDPR and its intersection with Legal Tech solutions.

Target Group

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.

Lecturers

ECTS Credit Points

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.

Costs and Registration

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.

Registration

Apply now for Legal Tech!