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KWM prize FAQs

Do I need knowledge of or experience with law?

Nope (unless you’re a law student, then we do expect you to know something about the law!).

Every team must have at least one UQ Law student, so they will have the ‘legal knowledge’ part covered, and then it’s just about bringing your creativity, problem-solving and practical skills to the table.

Depending on the problem your idea addresses, your team might also leverage computer science, logic, philosophy or entrepreneurship skills.

What problem needs solving?

That’s up to you and your team, and there are mentors who will guide you. Need some inspiration? Read about the 2020 winning team's pro bono digital marketplace concept, 2019 winning team’s AI-powered search engine or start thinking about some of the topics below.

  • Electronic signatures and cybersecurity
  • The role of blockchain in commercial transactions
  • The use of machine learning in pro bono work
  • The automation of legal reasoning
  • The use of technology to promote access to justice

Am I eligible?

All UQ undergraduate students are eligible to compete. For more information, please review the detailed eligibility criteria.

See full terms and conditions.

How will the program be delivered?

The program will be delivered on campus and online, so students can participate in person or remotely (subject to government restrictions at the time of competition).

What are the time requirements?

The competition runs over nine weeks, with seven workshops and a Demo Day (view the program). Each week includes a session that runs for two hours and teams will be required to do some preparation outside of these sessions.  

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