About the Programme
LawtechUK is excited to announce the launch of the Lawtech Builder Accelerator Programme. This free programme is designed to help aspiring and current founders in the UK turn innovative lawtech concepts into practical solutions. Running from 17th September to 3rd December 2024, the programme features ten collaborative online sessions led by industry experts and seasoned founders.
Kath Warren, Head of Lawtech Programmes at LawtechUK, says: “Lawtech Builder goes beyond typical accelerators. It bridges the gap between creative ideas and market-ready products. We eagerly anticipate seeing the next generation of lawtech innovators emerge through this initiative.”
Programme Overview
The Lawtech Builder Programme is tailored for individuals at the early stages of their startup journey. It focuses on developing a minimum viable product (MVP) for the lawtech market. The curriculum covers essential areas, including:
- Product and Customer Discovery
- Product-to-Market Strategy
- Operations
- Funding
- Pitching
- Long-Term Strategic Development
Testimonials
Sarah Hanfrey and Tim Suiter from FileOps comment: “The programme delivers invaluable guidance that extends far beyond its duration. It offers substantial strategic support, especially beneficial for those new to founding a lawtech venture.”
Module Highlights
- Understanding Problems (Week 2): This module helps you clarify your startup vision by addressing founder bias. It includes a panel discussion with Becki Cassia from Transparently and Minesh Patel from Amplified Global.Becki Cassia, Co-Founder and CEO of Transparently, states: “Maintaining objectivity while developing your MVP can be challenging, particularly when you have firsthand experience of the issues you’re addressing.”Minesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Amplified Global, adds: “A key to startup success is thoroughly understanding and questioning the problem you aim to solve. It’s important to keep learning and challenging your ideas.”
- Understanding Legal Markets (Week 3): This session focuses on identifying your market and strategising for impact. Danae Shell from Valla will lead a workshop on navigating the legal market’s upheaval and positioning products for success.Danae Shell explains: “The current disruption in the legal market presents significant opportunities for lawtech innovators. We’ll work on identifying new gaps in the market and positioning products effectively.”
Application Details
Applications for the Lawtech Builder Programme are open until 29th August 2024. This programme is ideal for individuals ready to develop their lawtech startup idea into an MVP. It is open to those based in the UK or with a UK-registered company.
Testimonials from Previous Participants
- Brittany Hernandez from Cor Meum shares: “The speakers are highly knowledgeable. I appreciate the time they dedicate to sharing their insights and expertise. I would definitely recommend the programme.”
- Rasheed Ahmad from Vera Legal adds: “Lawtech is a relatively new field, and LawtechUK offers unique insights that are hard to find elsewhere. This programme is a key opportunity for lawtech entrepreneurs.”
Apply Now
Seize the opportunity to accelerate your lawtech startup. Apply by 29th August 2024 and become part of a community of innovators driving change in legal technology.
To find out more about Lawtech Builder, visit: https://lawtechuk.io/programmes/builder/
