present the
Fourth Annual
National Legal Innovation Tournament
Compete against Law and STEM students to propose ideas for innovative software that help change the face of dispute resolution.
November 1, 2024 | Virtual Event
The software, when developed, would be used to increase access to alternative dispute resolution and make the process more efficient and effective.
The winning team will receive $3,500 thanks to the generous support of the Dispute Resolution and the Commercial & Federal Litigation Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the law firm of Bond Schoeneck & King, LLP.
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Register
Students can register as individuals or teams of 3 or 4. Individual registrants will be placed on a team. No prior technical background is required, and there is no cost to participate.
We seek innovative thinkers to participate. Open to all Law and STEM students.
Tournament Rules
Students will be supported by IT advisors from Hofstra University and legal experts in the fields of dispute resolution, as well as seasoned litigators. Students will compete to propose ideas for innovative software that has the potential to increase access to alternative dispute resolution and make the process more efficient and effective.
Tournament Info Sessions
Tuesday, October 15, 6-7 p.m. EST, Held Via Zoom
Friday, October 25, Noon-1 p.m. EST, Held Via Zoom
These info sessions will review how the Tournament works, as well as the rules of the Tournament. Students will also hear from the legal experts who will serve as advisors. After attending the Info Session, students can begin to formulate ideas and prepare for the Tournament.
Registrants need to attend one of these sessions
Friday, November 1, 2024
The Innovation Tournament is a one-day event. Here is the tournament’s schedule:
Morning I
Students will participate in a short orientation and then be placed in a virtual room to brainstorm. IT advisors, dispute resolution practitioners, and litigators will provide support to the students. Each team will prepare a written draft of their idea for an innovative software application.
Morning II
Students will present their idea to a panel of judges. The winners will advance to the semifinals. IT advisors, dispute resolution practitioners, and litigators will provide support to the semifinalists.
Afternoon I
Semifinal Round
Semifinalists will work to refine their presentation. Then they will present to the judges to determine the finalists.
Afternoon II
Final Round
Finalists will present their ideas to a panel of judges.