What is the goal of a team entering the GLH?
The goal is to apply innovative ideas and emerging technologies to progress the business of law or facilitate access to justice for the public. Teams of 3 to 6 will come up with a prototype or proposal at the end of the hackathon to present in front of a panel of judges. We expect ideas using technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Chatbots, Blockchain, or the Internet of Things.
Where and when?
At Pinsent Masons office at 30 Crown Place, Earl Street, London EC2A 4ES, over the weekend of February 23-25.
How can you get involved in the GLH?
- Hacker teams and team members – Anyone involved in the law, interested in the law, involved in technology for the law, or coders and technologists who want to join the fun. We know some firms will submit teams, and other teams will form around a great idea at the GLH.
- Helpers – We need volunteers over the weekend of February 23-25 to make it happen and keep everyone happy.
- Mentors – We need subject matter experts and technologists who can mentor the teams over the weekend to help crystallise their ideas, challenge them, or keep them on track.
- Judges – We are assembling a balanced team of 5.
- Sponsors – As well as the venue we will be providing food and drinks, name tags and supplies. We may even add a main prize and additional prizes. We need sponsors interested in helping us fund all of this. This is a ‘not for profit’ exercise for the hosts, but we need to cover our costs.
Follow us on Social Media
We will use social media hashtags #GlobalLegalHack & #GLH2018. Follow the GLH on Twitter at @WorldHackathon and the London team at @robmillard & @DT. GLH have also partnered with legal media sources ArtificialLawyer.com and Legal Talk Network.
Who is behind the GLH globally?
The GLH is being organised globally by Integra, IBM Watson Legal, the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium, Cadence and ONE400.
The London organising team are:
The London stream of the GLH now has its own website at LegalHackathon.London