In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying ahead means embracing innovation, particularly at the intersection of law, business, and technology. The TI:GER program—Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results—has emerged as a pioneer in reshaping the legal profession by providing a cross-disciplinary approach that equips future leaders with the tools to navigate this transformation. By blending law, business strategy, and cutting-edge technology, our program prepares students to meet the modern demands of the legal field and beyond.
What is Our Program?
TI:GER is a collaborative program offered by Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, with a focus on the dynamic fusion of technology and business. What sets this program apart is its innovative integration of the legal profession into this framework, positioning students to explore how technology can reshape legal practices and create new opportunities in legal tech.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning for Legal and Business Innovators
TI:GER’s unique structure allows students from law, business, and technology disciplines to work together on collaborative projects, fostering a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of these fields. Law students in the program not only learn about emerging technologies but also how to apply their legal expertise to solve real-world problems, such as intellectual property issues, data privacy concerns, and regulatory compliance.
This interdisciplinary collaboration encourages law students to step beyond traditional legal education, engaging with entrepreneurs and engineers to understand the broader implications of tech innovation in legal services. By doing so, they gain practical experience in navigating the complexities of technological advancements, from AI to blockchain, and how these innovations will shape the future of legal practice.
Hands-On Projects That Drive Legal Innovation
At the heart of the TI:GER program is its hands-on approach. Students work in interdisciplinary teams on technology-based projects that span various sectors, including healthcare, fintech, and biotech. For law students, this offers a unique opportunity to engage in projects with direct legal implications. Recent TI:GER projects have included:
- Artificial Intelligence and Legal Automation: Developing AI tools to assist with contract review and case law research, helping law firms increase efficiency.
- Blockchain and Intellectual Property: Exploring how blockchain technology can provide secure methods for protecting and transferring intellectual property rights.
- Healthcare and Data Privacy: Addressing the legal challenges surrounding patient data security and compliance with evolving healthcare regulations.
These projects allow law students to not only understand the technical aspects of these innovations but also to become key players in bringing these technologies to the legal marketplace.
Why TI:GER is Transforming the Legal Profession
- Practical Exposure to Legal Technology: Our program provides law students with a hands-on education in the latest technological trends that are transforming the legal profession. By working on real-world projects, students can apply their legal knowledge to emerging tech solutions, better positioning them for roles in legal tech, compliance, and intellectual property law.
- Fostering a Business Mindset: Law students develop a strategic mindset, understanding not only the legal implications of technology but also how to commercialize these innovations. This business-oriented approach helps graduates lead the charge in transforming traditional legal processes, whether through automation, AI integration, or data analytics.
- Collaboration Across Disciplines: By partnering with students from business and technology backgrounds, law students learn to work across disciplines, a vital skill for navigating the increasingly tech-driven legal landscape. This collaborative environment mirrors the real-world scenarios they’ll face when advising tech companies, startups, or large corporations on legal matters.
Driving Change in the Legal Field
Our program offers a glimpse into the future of the legal profession, where technology, business acumen, and legal expertise converge. By integrating law into its cross-disciplinary approach, we’re transforming how future legal professionals think about and apply their knowledge. Whether it’s navigating intellectual property challenges, ensuring compliance in a digital age, or leveraging AI to improve legal processes, our graduates are at the forefront of legal innovation.
If you’re ready to become a leader in business strategy and innovation, the TI:GER program offers the hands-on experience and interdisciplinary approach you need to succeed.