Hackathon participants will identify and create law practice-based technology solutions to roadblocks in access to justice that apply to one of three domestic violence use cases: legal conflict prevention and escape preparation; emergency crisis support; and post-crisis support.
AGENDA
Saturday, March 12: Hack Day 1
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Chicago Kent Law School
9:30am: Breakfast Served
10:00: Opening Greetings
10:05: Presentation of Event Agenda and Goals
10:20: Current justice system design presentation
10:30: Talk – Domestic Violence Survivors and Support Providers
Survivors discuss their personal experiences working with the justice system in dealing with domestic violence prevention, crisis support, redress, and rehabilitation.
10:45: Overview of work process and Q&A
11:00am: Team Formation and Work State
1pm: Lunch Served
5:00pm: End of Hack Day 1
**Mentors and Subject Matter Experts available all day.
**Coffee, beverages and snacks provided all day.
TBD: Offsite location for coding and work throughout the night.
Sunday, March 13th: Hack Day 2
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Chicago Kent Law School
10:00 am: Breakfast served (Coffee and Snacks Provided All Day)
10:30: Start work group work
12-1pm: Lunch Served
4:00pm: Presentations Begin
6:15 pm: Judges deliberate / Snacks and beverages served
6:45pm: Evening Awards and Closing
**Mentors and Subject Matter Experts available all day.
**Coffee, beverages and snacks provided all day.
Eligibility
Anyone can take part in this hackathon.
Prizes
$2,250 in prizes
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
Judges

Ed Marks
New Mexico Legal Aid

Kulsum Ameji
Illinois Legal Aid

Glenn Rawdon
Legal Services Corporation

Dan Linna
Legal RnD

Jeff Aresty
Internet Bar Organization
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
How much impact (quality and quantity) could the solution have? Does the hack recognize current solutions and avoid replication? Does the hack employ a new/novel approach to solving the problem? Might the hack cause more harm than good?
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