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Innovator in Residence Matthew Stubenberg at the William S. Richardson School of Law is once again offering his highly requested class, “Coding for Lawyers”, during the Spring 2025 semester. In addition, the course is now also being offered to students in the online JD program.
This innovative course is “one of only a few in the country where law students actually learn how to code and build legal tech applications,” Stubenberg said. Throughout the semester, students create small applications to help automate a variety of the tasks that a typical lawyer encounters throughout their legal career, such as soliciting clients, writing motions and conducting legal analysis.
“The Coding for Lawyers course benefits students by providing them with practical coding skills and a deep understanding of computer automation’s capabilities and limitations. This knowledge enables them to identify legal tasks that can be automated and to work more effectively with software developers to create applications that streamline these tasks,” Stubenberg said.
With the advent of Artificial Intelligence, it is becoming increasingly important for lawyers to have a solid understanding of technology. They can no longer simply rely on the IT department; instead, they must feel comfortable with technology on a level that previous generations of lawyers did not need to.
Matthew Stubenberg has been involved in legal tech for more than a decade. He has created numerous legal tech applications for legal aid groups and Harvard Law School’s Access to Justice Lab. His extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset to the William S. Richardson School of Law, and his course provides students with essential skills for the future of legal practice.
Visit Richardson’s YouTube channel to watch Stubenberg’s introduction to Coding for Lawyers.