LawWithoutWalls (LWOW) is a global experiential learning initiative that unites legal and business professionals with students from over 30 law and business schools to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of law, business, and tech. LWOW fosters cross-generational, cultural, and disciplinary collaboration while building essential professional skills and is the only initiative of its kind that brings together diverse minds from all over the world—across generations, cultures, and professions— to shift mindsets and build future-ready skills.
The in-person Sprint is where it all comes to life—an immersive, fast-paced challenge where teams race to develop solutions to real problems and level up how they think, lead, and collaborate.
Want to get a taste of LWOW? Watch this video of LWOW Sprint 2025.
For Students
What LWOW Offers:
1. Upskilling and Reskilling
LWOW equips students with essential skills for legal service providers, including leadership, communication, project management, innovation, cultural competency, technology, problem-finding, and problem-solving skills. It prepares students to engage effectively with clients and today's legal market.
2. Transforming Culture and Relationships
LWOW is team-based, bringing together law and business professionals with students globally to solve real-world problems. Participants not only develop innovation skills but also reshape relationships with colleagues and clients, fostering community and cultural change.
3. Creating Innovative Solutions
At LWOW Sprint, teams use the 3-4-5 Method of Innovation™ to create practical solutions, known as "Projects of Worth," to tackle real business-of-law challenges presented by legal departments, law firms, and professional service providers.
What is LWOW Sprint?
LawWithoutWalls Sprint is an agile, 3-day innovation, collaboration & transformation experience where participants learn and apply design thinking principles to co-create Projects of Worth; the foundations of viable solutions solving for urgent business-of-law challenges.
When and Where?
LWOW Sprint 2027 will take place March 5-7 in Glasgow, Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde Law School. Students arrive on March 4 and depart on March 8, 2027.
Pre-Sprint Training Modules
Accepted students must complete interactive pre-Sprint training (held online) in the 7 weeks leading up to Sprint. Participation is mandatory. Visit the LWOW website for more programming information.
Why Apply to LWOW?
- Understand the global legal marketplace and its evolving demands impacted by rapid technological change and innovation in practice.
- Gain skills to create value and meaningful professional change.
- Learn the 3-4-5 Method of Innovation™ and design thinking principles.
- Network with over 1,000+ multidisciplinary innovators.
- Earn up to 3 U.S. academic credits for LWOW Sprint 2027.
Student Application Process
- Get to know LWOW. Explore the LWOW Student Portal for detailed information.
- Apply by 28 October 2026. Submit the online application with a CV, short response to a prompt, LinkedIn URL, and an interview video. Additionally, ask one academic or professional supervisor to complete the recommendation form.
- LWOW Sprint is a 3 hour credit course LAW173 offered only in the Spring term. Accepted MiamiLaw students will be assigned an enrollment PIN to register for LAW173.
Questions?
Please visit the LawWithoutWalls website for more information or contact Program Director Anita Ritchie at anita@lwow.org.
