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PLE5031 - Law and Technology

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
2
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Technology, business and law are often taught as distinct disciplines, but in the "real world" moving at 5G speed where "data is the new gold" and disruptive technologies and start-ups are making a paradigm shift and testing the limit of existing laws and regulations, clients and employers are looking to hire and grow with future lawyers who can master these intertwined disciplines to deliver cost-effective and forward-looking creative legal solutions. 

This course equips law students with a robust foundation in digital literacy, computational thinking, and the mechanics of large language models (LLMs). It introduces the evolution of digital courts and legal business models, coupled with practical insights into no-code automation and "citizen development"€. Emphasising hands-on learning, the curriculum prepares students to utilize prompt engineering and advanced AI systems to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession. By fostering skills in navigating AI ethics, algorithmic bias, and regulatory governance, this course aims to make students adapt at leading change. The objective is to prepare future legal professionals who are not only adapt at leveraging cloud technologies and generative AI but are also pioneers in ethical safety and data privacy, ensuring their relevance and leadership in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Examination: 100%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 50%
 

Assessment: CILO No. 1,2,3,4. 


The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

 
Detailed Course Information

PLE5031.pdf