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© 2026 HackIndia. All rights reserved.·build unknown · 29 Sep 2026, 17:44 UTC

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    ⚖️ AI for Lawyers Hackathon

    Registration openIn person · Virtual
    Registration closes in
    31days

    Closes Nov 11, 2026 · 09:18 IST

    OverviewProblem statementsScheduleJudgesScoringVenueRulesFAQ
    Overview

    Build something that works in 29 days, with mentors beside you

    ⚖️ AI for Lawyers Hackathon brings builders together at Virtual for 29 days. Pick a problem statement, form a team of 2–4, and ship a working prototype with help from industry mentors. The strongest projects win prizes and a spot in the HackIndia community.

    29 days
    Of building
    2–4
    Builders per team
    Free
    Entry
    Full details+

    Build the Future of Legal Services Using AI

    🌍 Overview

    The AI for Lawyers Hackathon is where law meets automation, intelligence, and efficiency.

    Participants will build AI-powered solutions that can:

    • Automate legal research
    • Draft contracts and legal documents
    • Analyze case law and precedents
    • Improve compliance and risk management
    • Enhance access to justice

    This is practical innovation for the legal world, powered by AI.

    🎯 Objective

    Create real-world legal tech solutions using AI that law firms, corporations, and individuals can use immediately.

    By the end of the hackathon, teams must deliver:

    • A working AI-powered legal tool or platform
    • Automated document or contract generation system
    • Legal research or case analysis engine
    • Compliance or risk monitoring solution
    • Demo-ready product

    🧠 What is AI in Law

    AI in law means:

    • Faster legal research and insights
    • Automated document drafting
    • Predictive case analysis
    • Contract intelligence and review
    • Scalable legal services


    🛠 Allowed AI Tools

    Participants can use:

    • ChatGPT
    • Claude
    • Harvey AI
    • Casetext
    • LexisNexis
    • Westlaw

    And any other AI-powered or legal tech tools.

    🏆 Hackathon Tracks

    📄 AI Contract Drafting

    Automate creation and review of legal documents

    🔍 AI Legal Research

    Build tools to search, summarize, and analyze case law

    ⚖️ Compliance and Risk AI

    Detect risks, ensure regulatory compliance

    🤖 Legal Assistants

    AI copilots for lawyers and clients

    🌍 Access to Justice

    Affordable and scalable legal solutions for everyone

    ⚙️ Rules and Requirements

    • Teams of 2 to 5 participants
    • AI must be a core component of the solution
    • Must address a real legal or compliance problem
    • Solutions should demonstrate accuracy and reliability
    • All work must be original

    🧪 Judging Criteria

    🚀 What Makes This Hackathon Unique

    • Focus on real legal use cases, not experiments
    • Combines law, AI, and product thinking
    • Encourages building deployable legal tools
    • Strong emphasis on trust, accuracy, and compliance

    🧑‍💻 Deliverables

    Each team must submit:

    • Working legal AI product or prototype
    • Sample legal outputs such as contracts or research
    • Explanation of AI workflows and models used
    • Demo video and pitch deck

    💰 Prizes and Rewards

    • TBD

    📅 Format

    • Duration: 48 to 72 hours
    • Mode: Hybrid or online
    • Final demo day with live judging

    🎯 Who Should Join

    • Lawyers and legal professionals
    • Law students
    • Developers
    • Founders
    • Compliance experts

    Anyone interested in transforming legal services using AI

    🔥 Why This Matters

    Legal services are expensive, slow, and complex.

    AI can make legal systems:

    • Faster
    • More affordable
    • More accessible
    • More efficient

    This hackathon prepares participants to lead that transformation.

    🚀 Call to Action

    Ready to build the future of legal tech

    Join now and compete with the next generation of AI-powered legal innovators

    Dates
    Nov 2 – Dec 1, 2026
    Format
    In person
    Where
    Virtual
    Entry fee
    Free
    Registration closes
    Nov 11, 2026
    Registered
    19 teams
    Spots
    10000
    Add to calendar ↓

    Figures updated Oct 11, 2026 · 09:15 IST

    Problem statements

    What you'll actually build

    Choose from the following problem statements.

    PS-01 · Legal Tech
    5 teams

    Streamlining Case Management

    Develop an AI tool to automate case management tasks, making it easier for lawyers to track and manage case files efficiently.

    You get
    Opportunities to enhance legal practice and access to technology tools.
    Good looks like
    A user-friendly interface that integrates with existing case management systems.
    PS-02 · Access to Justice
    9 teams

    Legal Information Chatbot

    Create a chatbot that provides legal information to the public, helping individuals understand their rights and responsibilities.

    You get
    Insights into user-friendly designs and legal information dissemination.
    Good looks like
    A responsive, conversational bot that accurately answers legal queries.
    PS-03 · Contract Automation
    5 teams

    Smart Contract Creation

    Build a system for generating smart contracts based on user inputs, reducing the time and effort in contract drafting.

    You get
    Experience in contract law and smart contract technology.
    Good looks like
    A platform that simplifies contract creation for various legal scenarios.
    Schedule

    30 days at Virtual

    All times ISTAttendance requiredAdd to calendar ↓
    1. 08:17
      Check-in and welcomeRequired

      Bring the photo ID you registered with.

    2. 08:47
      Opening briefing and problem statementsRequired
    3. 09:17
      Hacking begins
    4. 11:00
      Mentor round: book a slot with a mentor
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      Progress check-in with the organizers
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    1. 08:18
      One hour to code freeze
    2. 09:18
      Code freeze: submissions closeRequired

      Submit from your team page before this time.

    3. 10:18
      Demos and judgingRequired
    4. 12:18
      Results and closing
    Judges

    Who scores your build

    Sarthak Varshney
    Sarthak Varshney
    DockerHOL · 2× judge
    Mahesh Chand
    Mahesh Chand
    Founder & CEO, C# Corner · 15× judge
    Deepak Tewatia
    Deepak Tewatia
    CSharp Inc · 14× judge
    Avneesh Aryan
    Avneesh Aryan
    Director, HackIndia · 16× judge
    Scoring

    How projects are scored

    30%
    Innovation

    Originality and creativity of the solution.

    40%
    Technical Implementation

    Quality and viability of the technical solution.

    20%
    User Experience

    Design and ease of use of the created solution.

    10%
    Impact

    Potential influence on the legal industry.

    Weights are subject to change at the organizers' discretion.

    Who's competing

    19 teams · 31 builders

    As of Oct 11
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    Venue & travel

    Virtual

    проспект Ленина, Nizhny Tagil, Sverdlovsk Oblast, 622034, Russia

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    Bring
    Laptop, charger and a photo ID

    The ID must match the name you registered with.

    Stay
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    Rules & eligibility

    Who can enter, and how

    Team Composition+

    Teams can have up to 5 members.

    Code of Conduct+

    Respect all participants and adhere to ethical guidelines.

    Submission Format+

    Presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes.

    Intellectual Property+

    All contributors retain rights to their creations.

    Submission requirements

    What you hand in at code freeze

    • Project Description — A brief overview of your project and its objectives.
    • Demo Link — A link to a deployed demo of your solution.
    • Source Code — Submit your source code via a GitHub repository.
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions

    Who can participate?+

    The hackathon is open to students and working developers.

    Is there an entry fee?+

    No, registration is free.

    What is the team size?+

    Teams can vary in size up to 5 members.

    What are the prizes?+

    Prizes: fill in.

    Where will the event take place?+

    The event is virtual, and details will be shared post-registration.

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