Law As Code

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Legal Digitalization

The "Law As Code" Hackathon is not just an event—it’s a movement toward modernizing Europe’s legal systems and enhancing public administration through digital transformation. It is a platform to collaborate, innovate, and drive change.

Join Law-as-Code Hackathon

topic | team | mentors | jury | sponsors

Submit, Nominate, Contribute – Shape the Future!

Submit a Topic

Nominate a Team

Apply for Contribution (Mentors, Jury, Sponsors)

Timeline & Preliminary Topic List

Timeline

November 18, 2024: Initial Conference and Topic Presentation at the REMEP 2024 Annual Conference
December 6, 2024: Topic Submission Deadline
December 15, 2024: Topic Selection Deadline for Participating Teams
December 20, 2024: Team Registration Deadline
until January 20, 2025 Research and Consultation Period
January 20, 2025: Abstract Submission Deadline
January 31, 2025: Participant Selection Deadline for Hack
February 21–22, 2025: Hack Date

Preliminary Topic List

Chatbot for Citizen Legal Assistance
A Tool for Al Supported Public Policy Creation
Automated Annotation of Laws and Regulations based on Precedent Case Law
Bridging Knowledge Gaps: Supporting Legal Q&A in Procurement Proceedings
Mobile Application for Identifying, Reporting and Tracking Municipal Issues
Al Risk Manager - a Tool for Identifying and Verifying Al Generated Content in Public Documents
Municipal Prompt Engineer - a Prompt Generator for Municipal Legal Search

Participation Requirements for Law As Code Hackathon

Open Problem Submission

We invite interested parties but also potential participants to submit practical problems from the judiciary or public administration that can be addressed through digital solutions.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Teams should include experts from legal and technological backgrounds to ensure comprehensive solutions.

Prototype Requirement

Teams are required to develop an executable prototype using traditional coding methods, no-code platforms, or AI-assisted tools. Appropriate documentation for such solutions is also required.

Open-Source Commitment

All solutions must shall be based on open-source tools and shall be released under an approved open-source license, ensuring accessibility and transparency.

Commitment to Publish

Teams must submit research-style documentation of their projects, detailing the problem, research, design, technology, code, and feedback from stakeholders.

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The Importance of Your Contribution

Judiciary and Public Sector Representatives

Provide Topics and Expertise Contribute Your Experience

Individual and Team Hackers from Research and Other Sectors

Bring Your Skills to the Table Advance Research and Knowledge

Business Leaders and Industry Professionals

Support and Engage Network and Collaborate

Other Interested Parties

Legal Professionals Academic Institutions

Law As Code Objectives

The primary aim of the “Law As Code” Hackathon is to create digital solutions to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of legal processes in the judiciary and public administration. By focusing on practical problems, interdisciplinary teams will work to produce executable prototypes that can be scaled across different jurisdictions in Europe, particularly under the framework of EU regulations.