WHY LWOW?
1.LWOW IS Innovation + Collaboration + Transformation.
“It’s NO secret that as you study in law or business school, the legal AND business marketplace is changing with disruptions blasting in an unrelenting pace of AI, new tech, innovations and ideas. This is rewriting the script of what they expect from legal professionals. Clients are calling on lawyers to innovate, cross-collaborate, and partner together to solve unprecedented problems. In today’s competitive and chaotic market, legal expertise and lawyering skills along are not enough.”
“Energized + excited to be surrounded by such a supportive and creative community in the legal innovation space. You guys are giving me a new version of myself which I did not even know existed”
2.LWOW IS revolutionary. There’s nothing like it. Enter LawWithoutWalls. The only initiative of its kind that brings together diverse minds across generations, cultures, and disciplines to shift mindsets and build future-ready skills. The in-person Sprint is where it all comes to life—an immersive, fast-paced challenge where teams race to develop solutions to real problems and level up how they think, lead, and collaborate.
“The LWOW Sprint process is something that is so brilliant, so intellectually stimulating, and, without a doubt, one of the most innovative experiences that professionals can come across.”
“I loved the union of the professional practice of a lawyer with corporate innovation. I think the innovation element is something somewhat distant from the traditional education and practice of our profession, and I loved it! The process of creativity is addictive and very challenging, and it is one of the many reasons why I would be honored to participate in this program again”
3.Professional Growth. LWOW drops students into the action—teaming up with bold legal and business pros to solve real problems, build serious skills, and lead from day one.
“The whole experience was definitely a highlight of my law school career so far. I learned so much and was pushed out of my comfort zone”
4. Connections + Opportunity. Each LWOW team is sponsored by a corporation, law firm, or legal services company, with professionals from those organizations leading students through the experience. LWOW also provides professional mentors to support each team’s journey—offering students lifelong connections, career opportunities, and a powerful network.
“LWOW has the potential to make your career. If you engage with the process and enjoy the community you will benefit personally and professionally for years to come. Having been involved in LWOW for approximately 7 years as a partner from a $1bn turnover law firm, we’ve hired LWOW alums (although not enough!) and I’ve seen opportunities aplenty within the community year in, year out. LWOW—the LWOW process and the LWOW community—is a unique and valuable opportunity for any highly-motivated student.
PARTNER, EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND, LWOW 2022”
5.Cross-Cultural Competency. LWOW connects you to an affirming community of 3000+ change makers from all over the world—professionals, academics, students—all passionate about solving problems at the intersection of law, business and technology.
“Thank you for making LWOW Sprint 2022 happen. It was a life changing experience. Being able to collaborate with colleagues sharing my same fascination in legaltech from all over the world, and compete in a healthy and enriching way, opened borders for me not only geographically but also mentally; I acquired knowledge that I now have the inclination to spread in the culture of law in my country, Mexico.
I would like to share to all those dedicated to the legal world that it is possible to break the traditional framework of law from a labor perspective as well as in innovation. Involving creativity in the creation and implementation of new ideas in our field can improve the practice and access to law in our country.”
“LWOW is a program all about creative collaboration and genuine mentorship wrapped in a sense of community and a spirit of giving. It is a global network that helped me and many others to develop the soft and hard skills required to succeed in the legal industry and business world.”