Law and Technology Initiative (LaTI)

Launched in September 2018, the Law and Technology Initiative at The University of Manchester serves as a dynamic platform between industry stakeholders, regulatory communities and academics within the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), Department of Computer Science and the Law School.

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The Initiative provides a trusted space in which participating stakeholders and University experts can examine some of the more challenging questions that are arising for the legal sector as a consequence of the emergence of new technologies.

The Initiative brings together practice and research to identify dangers and facilitate opportunities in future policy directions at the interface of law and technology, and to develop the next-generation workforce through innovative curriculum and skills training.

The Initiative invites industry leaders to apply for membership and offers media and policy bodies access to a wide range of experts and closed events.

Student voices 

Hear from our students first-hand about studying the Legal Tech and Access to Justice course. 

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People

The Law and Technology Initiative brings together industry stakeholders, regulatory communities and academics within the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), School of Computer Science and the School of Law.

Academic directors

Administrative team

  • Rachel Kenyon - University of Manchester Business Engagement Lead for FinTech, LegalTech & Cyber Security
  • William Bevin-Nicholls - Head of External Relations 
  • Sophie Theis - External Relations Assistant

Initiative members

Get involved

The Initiative brings together practice and research to identify dangers and facilitate opportunities in future policy directions at the interface of law and technology, and to develop the next-generation workforce through innovative curriculum and skills training.

We invite industry leaders to apply for membership and offer media and policy bodies access to a wide range of experts and closed events.

For more information about how to apply for membership or learn more about the Initiative, please email Rachel Kenyon.

Activities

The Initiative brings together practice and research to identify dangers and facilitate opportunities in future policy directions at the interface of law and technology, and to develop the next-generation workforce through innovative curriculum and skills training.

The Law School offers an undergraduate course, 'Legal Tech and Access to Justice', and a graduate course, 'Law, Money and Technology'. The courses offer students opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and academics with a broad range of professional experience and disciplinary expertise. Our aim is to prepare students to be part of the next-generation workforce, working together to develop a sophisticated professional awareness and hands-on knowledge of the complex challenges posed by technology to government, industry and society. 

In addition to course units, students have opportunities to participate in annual work placement schemes, regular legal tech industry meet-ups, and annual competitions (eg hack-a-thons, innovate-a-thons). 

News and events

Initiative members are regularly involved in events and work at the forefront of law and technology.

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The Law and Technology Initiative (LaTI)

A dynamic platform between industry stakeholders, regulatory communities and academics.