Slaughter and May is on the lookout for products with a focus on generative AI for its latest legal tech programme.
The latest 12-week programme, dubbed Collaborate, will select a number of businesses to receive feedback and mentoring, as well access to the firm’s industry connections and its client innovation network.
The firm said it is encouraging applications from products with a focus on generative AI, though it remains open to all types of legal tech products.
As part of the programme, the firm’s lawyers will also partake in product testing and feedback, with business services teams assisting with pitching and marketing. All members are also offered the chance to pitch to Slaughter and May Ventures for funding at the end of the 12 weeks, and one is set to receive an invitation to pilot their tool with the firm.
Last year, the firm decided to roll out not one, but four pilot schemes as a result of the programme.
Jane Stewart, head of the firm’s knowledge and innovation, said: “I am really excited that we are bringing a generative AI focus to Collaborate this year given the recent advances and opportunities in this area for us and our clients. The programme offers us a great opportunity to understand what new and innovative solutions are out there, whilst continuing to offer support and guidance for growing legal tech businesses.”
The firm has previously fully implemented tools that have come out of its programme, such as StructureFlow.
The generative AI focus comes just days after the firm announced the launch of a new technology, digital, data and IP (TDDI) group, as well as a technology cross-stream practice.
