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851-0744-00L 1 Credits DS D-GESS

Research Paper in Law and Tech

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Alexander Stremitzer, Dr. Aileen Nielsen
There is no need for a written application for students who have taken the pre-requisite Law & Tech or the Algorithms & Fairness course. For students who believe they have the requisite background, they should email with a summary of why they believe they have the relevant background knowledge as well as what topic they would be interested in to address with a research paper.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:26

Abstract

A seminar to produce original research with a law and economics foundation on topics related to the intersection of law and technology. This seminar is specifically designed to help students in the sciences conduct interdisciplinary research and writing that can speak to the social science and legal communities about important topics emerging from science and technology.

Objective

This seminar assists students in developing original research on topics related to law and technology. Students will: Learn how to identify important and cutting edge topics in law and technology Develop high quality interdisciplinary research Produce a final work product preparatory to publication or a product launch

Content

The form and content of each student project will be discussed early in the semester, and the semester will be spent developing the student research topic with feedback from instructors and from peers. Topics will vary according to student interest, but example scholarly content will also be read and discussed, addressing the following topics Regulations for trustworthy AI A review of the feasibility of enforcing deepfake legislation Competition law and proprietary data sets Privacy-preserving navigational tools

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
10

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Research Paper in Law and Tech
No fixed dates. Meetings by appointment.
No time listed 14 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)