Should lawyers learn to code?
It’s the eternal debate, full of the lawyerly to záleží.
Attorney-at-Code (as the name suggests) stands firmly in favour of experiential learning by doing.
You don’t have to become a dev (but you totally can!), but understanding the basic computer science concepts and lingo will most likely put you ahead of the flock.
In other words, lawyers who code are awesome, and law and coding are a surprisingly good match.
And especially in the age of (Generative) AI, algorithmic thinking is more important than ever. Discover here what other skills may be useful.
Below you will find a whole lot of resources.
For lawyers (and anybody else interested), by a lawyer who did it.
Start with Why
Why should lawyers learn to code?
From better contracts to razor-sharp problem solving, there are many reasons why lawyers should learn to code.
Discover moreShould lawyers still learn to code in the age of AI?
Is learning programming still a good idea for lawyers in light of ChatGPT, GPT4, Bard, and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools?
Discover moreProč studium programování může být pro právníky naprostá pohoda
Programování a algoritmické myšlení může být hodně zajímavá dovednost pro právníky. Díky podobnostem v právu a kódu může být studium této komplexní disciplíny pro právníky brnkačka!
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How to start coding as a lawyer
Do you want to learn to code?
Regardless of your goals, read a simple roadmap & tips on how to start coding as a lawyer!
Discover moreLawyer review of CS50
Discover what it is like to take an Harvard computer science free online course that has gained a cult following – as a lawyer!
Discover moreCS50 for Lawyers: Full Review
CS50’s computer science for lawyers is a Harvard-based online course intended for lawyers who are interested in technology.
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Hi I am an attorney living in México city. I am Mexican and studied in México by the way.
I have 4 years of experience in international commercial law, immigration, and legal collections.
I am seriously considering to start learning to code. I want to learn python and other stuff.
I would like to work for a company interested in hiring lawyers who code. I would like to apply for a position in Thompson and Reuters, Deloitte or something like this.
Are there companies hiring lawyers who code? Or they want only software developers without legal background? Please contact me at guillermoandresdardongarcia@gmail.com