This SMU-X course aims to give SMU law students opportunities to publish legal commentaries on topical issues, hone their writing and editing skills, and learn more about the legal start-up industry. This course is a collaboration with Asia Law Network (ALN), a legal tech company which also provides practitioners a platform for publishing articles on topical legal issues
Students will receive close guidance and supervision from the instructor, including frequent feedback and in-person consultations. They will also receive practical feedback from ALN on their commentaries, including the usefulness of their research and analysis.
Students will also be able to gain insights into the legal tech industry, as well as how to market themselves as part of practice, through discussions with ALN personnel.