Applied AI Hackathon
Oct 2, 2026 · Hosted by Swans at Law Di Gras
A one-day AI hackathon built around one real problem from a trial law firm. Coders build working AI legal tech tools, all tackling the same challenge, pulled directly from pain points submitted by firms. Sponsors and firm leaders judge the results and meet the builders behind them. Nothing hypothetical — the challenge starts from an actual workflow a real firm wants fixed.
Who's involved
Coders — Software engineers, AI/ML engineers, founders, no-code and AI-tool builders. No CS degree or legal background required. Teams get one day to turn a real firm’s pain point into a working tool.
Firms — Submit the operational pain point you want solved. No cost to submit — Swans will choose one submission to become the day’s challenge. Watch it get built live, and see what’s possible before you ever sign a vendor.
Sponsors & Judges — Meet and evaluate coders firsthand, before making a hire. Serve as a judge and help decide which ideas win. Get recognition in front of the full Law Di Gras crowd.
Prizes & Perks
- $5,000 grand prize
- Top 3-5 finalists get $500 tickets to the Saturday night private concert (food & drink included)
- Free lunch buffet
- Free ticket to the Friday night private concert (food & drink included)
- Networking with law firms and legal-tech companies
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