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Hofstra Deans' Legal-Tech Fellowship

An annual Hofstra fellowship for law and computer science students, with three places for each group.

Overview

The Hofstra Deans' Legal-Tech Fellowship is an interdisciplinary fellowship run by the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in partnership with Hofstra computer science students. It brings together law students and computer science students to design and build artificial intelligence applications that advance the legal profession and improve the legal system.

Program details

Law applicants do not need a software development or computer science background. Applicants should account for required weekly fall and spring meetings and the possibility of occasional in-person collaboration at the law school, although most work may be remote.

Who it is for

Open to Hofstra law students and computer science engineering students. Applicants must be enrolled at Hofstra and willing to work in an interdisciplinary team. Competitive selection process based on academic standing and demonstrated interest in legal technology.

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Benefits

Access to interdisciplinary collaboration with peers from different fields. Opportunity to develop artificial intelligence and legal technology solutions. Mentorship from law faculty and engineering professionals. Experience building real-world legal tech projects. Development of entrepreneurial skills in the legal technology space.

What came of it

Hofstra reports that three Fellows presented Claimbot at the April 2024 Legal Innovation and Technology Conference. It also reports that the 2025–26 team developed a tool supporting Medical-Legal Partnership eligibility determinations for Social Security Disability benefits.

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Questions about this program

Who can apply, and do law applicants need coding experience?

Hofstra lists law school and computer science students as eligible. Law applicants do not need prior software development or computer science experience.

What does the application require?

Hofstra describes a written application with a statement of interest, resume, and academic transcript. Selected candidates are interviewed. Applications are directed by email to John.Tsiforas@hofstra.edu.

What stipend does Hofstra list?

Hofstra lists a $7,500 stipend per year. The published information does not specify currency or payment timing.

What is the workload for the 2026–27 cycle?

The form expects 8–10 hours per week during fall and spring and intermittent work during summer break. It also requires one-hour weekly fall and spring meetings, counted toward the weekly workload.

What deadline does the 2026–27 form give?

The form gives a May 15 deadline but does not print a year next to that date. The published deadline information does not establish whether late applications are being accepted.

About Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

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