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The Centre for Legal Technology at Ulster University is dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology and the legal profession. Our work focuses on the practical application of technology to enhance legal practice, education, and research, ensuring the legal field remains equipped to meet contemporary challenges.

Through collaboration with industry leaders, government bodies, and academic partners, the CLT addresses key areas such as artificial intelligence, online dispute resolution (ODR), and the digital transformation of legal services.

Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, the CLT provides opportunities to engage with the evolving role of technology in the legal sector.

The Centre is an interdisciplinary initiative co-led by the School of Law and the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems, combining legal expertise with technological innovation to shape the future of LegalTech.

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AI in Judicial Decision Making

Ulster University’s Centre for Legal Technology to lead research into the role of AI in judicial decision making

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Collaboration Project, CLT, LRA and Talk Terms

AI Solutions for Mass Case Management Pilot

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Copyright and AI training data - transparency to the rescue?

Author:  Adam Buick

Generative AI models rely heavily on copyrighted data, often used without permission. This has led to calls for transparency in AI training data, recently reflected in the EU’s AI Act. However, this paper argues that transparency alone cannot resolve the broader copyright challenges posed by generative AI. Its impact depends on existing legal frameworks, which may be inadequate—exemplified by the AI Act’s reliance on the flawed opt-out mechanism under the CDSM Directive. Thus, while necessary, transparency requirements are insufficient. Broader legal reforms are needed to balance innovation with rightsholder protection.

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Copyright and AI training data - transparency to the rescue? - Ulster University

Staff Spotlight: Dr Adam Buick on AI Regulation in Northern Ireland

Staff Spotlight: Dr Adam Buick on AI Regulation in Northern Ireland

We’re proud to see Dr Adam Buick, law lecturer and researcher with the Centre for Legal Technology, featured in the latest MLex article examining the potential impact of the EU AI Act in Northern Ireland.

In the piece, Dr Buick explores how regulatory divergence could affect major UK government projects—particularly those using AI in sectors like healthcare. His contributions underscore the Centre’s active role in shaping AI policy and legal innovation.

As Northern Ireland navigates both UK and EU frameworks, our team remains committed to promoting ethical, clear, and forward-looking approaches to AI in justice.

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