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Overview
Course description
Within the Legal Technology and Legal Innovation course from University of Antwerp you will understand the basic principles of the programming language Python and will be able to apply these principles in simple coding exercises.
They will learn to code a decision tree, a mechanism that is daily used by lawyers, sometimes without being aware of it. Students will understand how a computer makes decisions and how it can make predictions by using so called explaining algorithms. That way students will also gain insights in how a computer can predict judicial decisions.Students will also meet several legal start-ups and will understand the opportunities of legal technology and legal innovation in the business and customer services of these start-ups.Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Ability to read simple programs written in Python (knowledge) and apply basic programming principles of Python (application).
- Ability to explain the basic principles of predictive algorithms (knowledge) and to explain the advantages and the legal challenges of the use of predictive algorithms in the legal context (comprehension).
- Ability to explain the basic principles of legal design thinking (knowledge) and apply these basic principles (application).
- Understanding of the opportunities and the (legal) challenges of legal technology, such as smart contracts, in business and customer services (comprehension).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Criminal Law Public LawWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The summer school is designed for master students in law and law professionals.
- No prior technical knowledge is required.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents750 EUR / full≈ 750 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals750 EUR / full≈ 750 EUR / full
Additional Details
- Students: € 750
- Others: € 1500
Living costs
Antwerpen
Belgium
787 - 1230 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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