Scientists Meet Scientists – TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talk by Prof. Dirk Heckmann “Beyond Blackletter Law: Creative Legal Thinking for the Digital Age”
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Cancellation: unfortunately this talk cannot take place at short notice. The lecture will be rescheduled for January 14
On 16 July 2025, Prof. Dirk Heckmann(Law and Security in Digitization, TUM) will talk about “Beyond Blackletter Law: Creative Legal Thinking for the Digital Age”.
Abstract: In this talk, I explore how law must move beyond traditional doctrines to actively shape the digital transformation. Legal practice today increasingly demands creativity — especially where existing legal frameworks fall short. Using examples such as remote digital examinations during the pandemic and the integration of generative AI in higher education assessments, I illustrate how innovative legal thinking becomes essential. I will also introduce the TUM Center for Digital Public Services, which conducts research in this field and advises political institutions, businesses, and civil society.
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 13:00 CEST (until approx. 14:00)
Location: online
Registration: The TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee talks are held online via Zoom. To register and to receive the Zoom link, please send an email to events(at)ias.tum.de.
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