Lander & Rogers opens applications for 2025 LawTech Hub

Lander & Rogers has opened applications for its eighth annual LawTech Hub, which will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in legal technology.

The Australian law firm aims to unite lawyers and entrepreneurs through the LawTech Hub, launched in 2019, to create transformative legal technology that changes the practice of law both within Australia and internationally. This year, applications are sought specifically from startups and scaleups working to address legal challenges with AI-driven technology.

Michelle Bey, Chief Innovation Officer and Transformation Lead at Lander & Rogers, stated, "The LawTech Hub was created to support the legal tech ecosystem while simultaneously developing future-ready technology for our clients. It's about continuously advancing the legal industry in Australia and globally, and empowering startups. The synergy and collaboration between innovative, early-stage companies and an established law firm are refreshingly electric."

The 2025 LawTech Hub will run alongside the AI Lab by Lander & Rogers, an initiative exploring the integration of AI into legal services, and the firm's AI Clinics in collaboration with Monash University, which involve law students in research on AI's legal applications, ethics, and effects on pricing models.

Daniel Proietto, incoming Chief Executive Partner, commented, "We're thrilled to launch the eighth edition of Australia's longest-running legal tech accelerator program, the LawTech Hub. Together with the new cohort, we'll explore the exciting possibilities of building legal technology to deliver the best legal services to our clients."

This six-month, equity-free program will allow startups to refine their concepts, pilot technologies, engage with venture capitalists, and enhance business acumen through masterclasses, concluding with the Legal Tech Pitch Night hosted by Lander & Rogers.

LawTech Hub alumni become part of a distinguished network, presenting opportunities for innovation and mentorship. Notably, 93% of its thirty graduates remain operational, including companies like Josef, DraftWise, and Nexl.

Courtney Blackman, Director of the LawTech Hub, remarked, "Every year, we welcome the most incredible tech companies to the LawTech Hub. I can't wait to see which startups will join the 2025 cohort. The legal industry is undergoing monumental change with the influx of AI, and it's the tech startups and scaleups that are at the forefront of what's to come."

The 2024 cohort, comprised entirely of Australian AI-powered startups, has achieved significant milestones. Sydney-based Lext pivoted to enhance AI-assisted document review features, releasing 'Playbooks' and a Microsoft Word add-in. David Turner, Lext's co-founder, praised the program's mentorship as invaluable for market messaging and efficiency improvements.

Mary Technology from Sydney improved its platform efficiency by up to 90%, raising USD $1.35 million in funding. Co-founder and CEO Daniel Lord-Doyle noted that the collaboration offered crucial resources and knowledge.

Canberra and Brisbane's Vici by OCRT Consulting expanded its AI analytics tool to process over 200 file formats, now piloted in other law firms. Brittany Klein, Intelligence Lead and Business Development Manager, highlighted the program's supportive environment and strategic discussions.

Applications for the 2025 LawTech Hub are currently being accepted, connecting forward-thinking tech companies with resources and expertise to drive change in the legal sector.