Center for Law, Design, and AI

The Center for Law, Design, and AI is a pioneering interdisciplinary initiative where technology, law, and human-centered design converge. By combining the academic strengths of Erasmus University Rotterdam and TU Delft, we strive to redefine legal practices for the digital age. Our goal is to create a legal ecosystem that is accessible, transparent, and equitable through the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI and innovative design principles.

Our work is grounded in research, experimentation, and real-world application, challenging the boundaries of traditional legal systems. We believe that AI, when combined with thoughtful design, can revolutionize the delivery of legal services, offering new tools and frameworks that address the complex social and ethical challenges of our time.

The Center functions as a collaborative knowledge lab, where legal scholars, AI researchers, designers, technologists, and policymakers work together to create cutting-edge solutions. From AI-driven legal assistance to interactive design tools, we are pushing the frontier of legal innovation.

Our Approach

Research & Development: We explore how AI can improve legal decision-making, streamline contract analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance while adhering to ethical standards.
Design Innovation: We apply design thinking to reimagine legal workflows, making legal processes more user-friendly, intuitive, and inclusive.
Collaborative Practice: We partner with law firms, public institutions, and technology innovators to co-develop projects that integrate AI in practical legal environments.
Community Engagement: We prioritize accessibility by hosting workshops, public forums, and open events, encouraging engagement with our research and prototypes.

Projects

AI-Assisted Legal Research: Tools that accelerate legal research by leveraging AI for rapid document and case law analysis.
Contract Design: Creating visual contracts that are user-centered, easier to understand, and negotiate.
RegTech & Compliance Tools: Developing AI-powered solutions to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments efficiently.
Access to Justice Platforms: AI-driven platforms that provide legal assistance to underserved populations, ensuring equal access to legal services.

Community

We are a dynamic and interdisciplinary community that includes legal experts, designers, AI scientists, and innovators. Together, we create, refine, and implement projects that challenge the status quo of legal systems. Our collaborative spirit, whether through research partnerships or educational programs, is dedicated to reshaping the future of law through the combined power of design and technology.