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851-0761-00L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-MATH , D-GESS , D-INFK

Building a Robot Judge: Data Science for Decision-Making (Course Project)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Elliott Ash
Does not take place this semester. This is the optional course project for "Building a Robot Judge: Data Science for the Law." Please register only if attending the lecture course or with consent of the instructor. Some programming experience in Python is required, and some experience with text mining is highly recommended.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:53

Abstract

Students investigate and implement the relevant machine learning tools for making legal predictions, including regression, classification, and deep neural networks models. This is the extra credit for a larger course project for the course.

Objective

In a semester paper, students (individually or in groups) will conceive and implement their own research project applying natural language tools to legal texts. Some programming experience in Python is required, and some experience with NLP is highly recommended.

Content

Students will investigate and implement the relevant machine learning tools for making legal predictions, including regression, classification, and deep neural networks models. We will use these predictions to better understand the operation of the legal system. In a semester project, student groups will conceive and implement a research design for examining this type of empirical research question.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Building a Robot Judge: Data Science for Decision-Making (Course Project)
Does not take place this semester. Same dates and room as for the lecture course 851-0760-00 V Building a Robot Judge: Data Science for Decision-Making. Wird ab HS23 ersetzt durch 851-0763-00L Supervised Research.
No time listed 28 h semesterly

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