Events
Explore our upcoming, ongoing and past events.
SMU LIT Hackathon 2025
📅 13 September 2025 - 14 September 2025
The SMU Legal Innovation and Technology (SMU LIT) Hackathon 2025 is back! It is the largest inter-varsity, 2-day hackathon held in Singapore, where students from all Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore can compete to create legal technological solutions.
Tech for Justice: Innovation with Impact
📅 19 September 2025
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how legal technology is transforming access to justice. Our speakers will share real-world examples and insights on how legal tech is breaking down barriers to legal services, making them more affordable, efficient, and accessible to underserved communities. This session will highlight the potential of technology to close the justice gap and reimagine how legal services are delivered.
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Current & Upcoming Events
Past Events
Tech Collider: The Future of Legal Careers – How Tech is Changing the Game
SMU LIT and the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship co-hosted Tech Collider: The Future of Legal Careers, a dynamic panel discussion on how technology is transforming the legal field. The event brought together students, legal tech experts, and enthusiasts to explore innovations like AI-driven solutions and new internship opportunities, leaving attendees inspired and excited for the future of law and technology.
LLM Masterclass - Smart Prompts, Smarter Results
Our LLM Masterclass equipped participants with practical skills at the intersection of law and technology. Focused on prompt crafting for legal research using tools like ChatGPT, the session included techniques for effective prompt engineering, live demos, and interactive exercises—empowering participants to harness AI for smarter, more accurate legal insights.
Panel Discussion - Unlocking the Potential of Legal Tech
Our club hosted its first Legal Tech panel of the year, Unlocking the Potential of Legal Tech: A Beginner’s Guide. Featuring expert speakers from MinLaw, SMU, NLB, and CYS Cyber Youth Academy, the panel explored how AI is transforming legal research, ethical dilemmas in legal tech, and the future of legal careers. Moderated by Lauren Koek, the engaging discussion was followed by a vibrant networking session and a delicious buffet—making it a truly memorable evening.
SMU Digital Well-Being Roadshow
SMU Legal Innovation and Technology (LIT) was proud to be part of the Digital Wellbeing Roadshow in support of Safer Internet Day. Alongside fellow student groups, we helped create an engaging and meaningful experience filled with games and activities aimed at promoting online safety and digital awareness. It was an honour to have Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam visit the roadshow and offer encouraging feedback. This inaugural event of the SMU Peer Wellbeing Network highlighted the power of student collaboration, and we’re grateful to have contributed to such an impactful initiative.