Legal-Tech Hackathon – The Code of Law Challenge 2026 by Rhett Legal in collaboration with Legal Wiki, ISAIL and LIIC, HPNLU
About the Hackathon
The Code of Law Challenge is a national-level legal-tech hackathon aimed at fostering innovation at the intersection of law, technology, artificial intelligence, and justice delivery. Organised by Rhett Legal in collaboration with Legal Wiki, ISAIL, and the Legal Innovation & Incubation Cell (LIIC), HPNLU, as the Innovation & Incubation Partner, the hackathon seeks to bring together law students, technologists, designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to collaboratively solve real-world legal and compliance-related problems.
The hackathon features problem statements centered around developing AI-powered contract review systems and open-innovation legal governance tools capable of addressing challenges in compliance, regulatory tracking, legal workflows, policy management, and access to justice.
Participants will be encouraged to build practical and scalable prototypes using open-source technologies, AI models, and interdisciplinary approaches. Beyond cash prizes and internship opportunities, the initiative also aims to create pathways for incubation, mentorship, startup development, and continued engagement within the emerging legal-tech ecosystem.
About LIIC
The Legal Innovation & Incubation Cell (LIIC), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, is a student-driven initiative dedicated to fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurship within the legal ecosystem. The Cell seeks to bridge the gap between law, technology, business, and emerging disciplines by encouraging practical problem-solving and startup incubation.
Through workshops, mentorship, research initiatives, innovation challenges, and incubation support, LIIC aims to build a culture where legal ideas are not merely discussed but transformed into impactful solutions and ventures.
About Rhett
Rhett Legal is a full-stack AI legal company focused on making legal execution structured, transparent, and accessible for businesses, particularly MSMEs and growing enterprises. By combining artificial intelligence, streamlined workflows, and legal expertise, Rhett assists businesses in navigating compliance, documentation, filings, and regulatory processes with greater efficiency and clarity.
Built around the vision of transforming fragmented legal processes into guided and dependable systems, Rhett represents an emerging force within India’s legal-tech ecosystem.
About Legal Wiki
Legal Wiki is a legal knowledge and outreach platform aimed at simplifying and disseminating legal information in an accessible and engaging manner. Through workshops, awareness initiatives, publications, and collaborative events, Legal Wiki seeks to make legal education and opportunities more approachable for students and young professionals.
The platform actively engages with the legal innovation ecosystem and supports initiatives promoting interdisciplinary and technology-driven legal development.
About ISAIL
Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL) is an organisation dedicated to advancing dialogue, research, and policy engagement at the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. ISAIL works to foster awareness and capacity-building in emerging issues involving AI governance, legal-tech, ethics, policy, and digital transformation.
Through collaborations, memberships, events, and research-driven initiatives, ISAIL contributes significantly to the growing discourse surrounding AI and the future of legal systems.
Eligibility
The hackathon is open to law students, technology students, developers, designers, researchers, startup enthusiasts, and interdisciplinary teams interested in working at the intersection of law, technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Participants may register individually or as part of a team.
The event is particularly suited for individuals interested in legal-tech, AI governance, compliance systems, contract automation, and justice innovation.
Prizes & Opportunities
- Cash Prize of ₹11,000 per problem statement (Total Prize Pool: ₹22,000)
- Exclusive workshop/certification opportunities by Legal Wiki
- One-year ISAIL memberships for top performers
- Access to LIIC’s incubation ecosystem, mentorship, startup support, and innovation guidance
- Paid internship opportunities with Rhett Legal for selected participants and teams
Dates & Fee
- Hackathon Dates: 30th–31st May 2026
- Early Bird Registration Fee: ₹799/-
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
