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GO DIGITAL IN LAW 2027 (4^th edition)

 

15–19 February 2027 | Iași, Romania
Organised by the Faculty of Law, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
Language: English

ABOUT THE EVENT

How is artificial intelligence transforming legal practice? Who governs digital platforms? How can law protect individuals while supporting technological innovation?

Join us in Iași, Romania, for the fourth edition of the Go Digital in Law, an international academic experience dedicated to the relationship between law, technology and digital transformation.

The Winter School brings together students, doctoral researchers, young practitioners, academics and technology professionals to explore the legal questions raised by emerging technologies and the practical implications of digital regulation.

Building on three previous editions, Go Digital in Law combines substantive legal analysis, practical workshops and interdisciplinary exchange. Participants will examine how legal rules are interpreted and applied in digital contexts, discuss concrete cases and explore how technology can support legal work.

The programme connects legal education with institutional practice and the business environment, encouraging participants to understand technological developments, assess their legal implications and develop reasoned responses.

All academic activities are conducted in English.

 

LAST EDITION IN NUMBERS

The 2026 edition of Go Digital in Law and its accompanying COPEJI conference brought together an international community of academics, researchers, students, legal practitioners, entrepreneurs and technology specialists:

• 300+ participants across the combined events.
• 100+ speakers contributing to the Winter School programme.
• 60+ panellists at COPEJI 9.0.
• 200+ speakers overall, across the Winter School and COPEJI.
• 14 international academic partners and participating institutions in the past from 8 countries, alongside the host university, UAIC. The international institutions represented included universities from Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal and Spain. The wider participant community also included attendees from Angola, Norway, Greece, Ukraine, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.

The fourth edition builds on this international exchange while placing particular emphasis on legal reasoning, the analysis of applicable rules and discussion of practical legal problems.

 

ACADEMIC FOCUS

The programme will explore key areas of digital law, with particular attention to the European Union’s digital regulatory framework and its implications for individuals, businesses, institutions and legal professionals.

Artificial Intelligence and Law

Explore the regulation of AI systems, the distribution of responsibilities among relevant actors, liability and the protection of fundamental rights. Discussions will connect the AI Act with practical questions about the development, deployment and use of AI.

Data Protection and Data Governance

Examine the legal conditions governing the collection, use, access to and sharing of data. Topics will include privacy, compliance, competing interests in the data economy and the relationship between data protection and emerging technologies.

Digital Platforms, Services and Markets

Analyse content moderation, platform accountability, consumer protection and the regulation of digital markets, including questions arising under the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.

Digital Contracts and Smart Contracts

Discuss the formation and performance of contracts in digital environments, online terms and conditions and the legal implications of automated transactions and smart contracts.

Digital Identity and Trust Services

Explore electronic identification, electronic signatures and trust services, considering their role in establishing reliable legal relationships in digital and cross-border settings.

Intellectual Property and Generative AI

Examine the use of protected content, questions of authorship and the legal challenges associated with AI-generated and AI-assisted outputs.

Cybercrime, Digital Investigations and Electronic Evidence

Consider technology-facilitated offences, investigative practices and the use of electronic evidence, connecting legal safeguards with the practical realities of digital investigations.

Legal Tech, Legal Design and Legal Engineering

Discover tools and methods that can improve legal processes, make legal information more accessible and support the development of practical solutions.

Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age

Explore the legal dimensions of digitisation, preservation, access and the protection of cultural heritage.

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Lectures and legal discussions

Engage with academics and practitioners on current legal questions, with an emphasis on interpretation, legal argumentation and the application of rules to concrete situations.

Hands-on workshops

Explore AI and legal tech tools, work through case studies and consider how legal design and legal engineering can help address practical problems.

Interdisciplinary learning

Discover how law interacts with technology, business and society. A planned robotics session will connect legal questions to technological demonstrations.

Academic activities in professional settings

Planned activities include workshops.

International collaboration

Exchange perspectives with participants from different legal systems and professional backgrounds, strengthening your comparative analysis, teamwork and communication skills.

Cultural and social activities

Discover Iași and the surrounding region while building connections with fellow participants, speakers and professionals.

The detailed programme, confirmed speakers, venues and practical arrangements will be announced separately. Planned institutional activities remain subject to final confirmation.

 

WEDNESDAY CULTURAL AND THEMATIC PROGRAMME

17 February 2027

Wednesday is reserved for a separate cultural and thematic programme, with a planned visit to Miclăușeni Castle and Monastery.

The day will combine cultural exploration with discussion of cultural heritage in the digital age, including digitisation, preservation and legal protection.

Participation in Wednesday’s programme is optional and costs an additional €50. It is not included in the €200 Winter School fee.

 

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE: COPEJI 10.0

Saturday, 20 February 2027 | Iași, Romania

Immediately after the Winter School, the Faculty of Law of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași will host the 10th International Conference “Legal Perspectives on the Internet” – COPEJI 10.0, under the theme:

THE MACHINE IS WATCHING YOU. WHO IS WATCHING THE MACHINE?
Law, Privacy and Surveillance in the Age of AI

We strongly encourage Winter School participants to stay for COPEJI, a reputable international conference that brings together academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, computer scientists and interdisciplinary researchers to discuss the legal challenges of technological change.

For its anniversary edition, COPEJI turns to the growing capacity of public and private actors to observe, profile, classify and predict human behaviour. Discussions will address privacy, surveillance, algorithmic accountability, liability and fundamental rights, including:

• Facial recognition and biometric identification.
• Employee monitoring and algorithmic management.
• Corporate surveillance and platform power.
• Financial surveillance and algorithmic credit scoring.
• Children’s privacy and monitoring technologies.
• Predictive policing, digital investigations and electronic evidence.
• Cross-border surveillance and digital sovereignty.
• Transparency, judicial oversight and democratic accountability.

The conference offers an opportunity to engage with expert speakers, discover current research and continue the discussions initiated during the Winter School.

Participants interested in presenting a paper must follow the separate COPEJI submission and registration procedure. Registration for the Winter School does not constitute acceptance as a conference speaker.

Conference attendance as an additional activity within the Winter School registration package: €60.

The separate COPEJI registration procedure provides the following fees: €50 for a single-authored paper, €35 per author for a co-authored paper, and €50 for listeners registering directly for the conference. These are separate registration options and are not additional charges payable on top of the €60 conference option.

COPEJI enquiries: copeji@uaic.ro

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Go Digital in Law is open to:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s students interested in law and technology.
• Doctoral researchers working on legal, technological or interdisciplinary topics.
• Young legal practitioners seeking to develop their understanding of digital regulation.
• Participants from related disciplines interested in the legal implications of technological innovation.

Participants should have sufficient English proficiency to follow the academic programme, contribute to discussions and collaborate with international peers.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By participating, you will:

• Develop your understanding of the legal challenges associated with AI, digital platforms, data-driven services and emerging technologies.
• Identify relevant instruments within the EU digital regulatory framework and assess their practical implications.
• Strengthen your ability to interpret legal rules and apply them to concrete digital scenarios.
• Analyse questions involving digital contracts, data governance, intellectual property and consumer protection.
• Understand the legal challenges associated with electronic evidence and digital investigations.
• Critically assess the opportunities and limitations of AI and legal tech tools.
• Explore legal design methods for communicating legal information and improving legal processes.
• Develop comparative analysis, legal argumentation, teamwork and communication skills.
• Discover professional opportunities at the intersection of law, technology and business.
• Build international connections with peers, academics and professionals.

 

PARTICIPATION FEES

Registration option	Fee
Winter School academic programme — 15, 16, 18 and 19 February, excluding Wednesday	€200
Optional Wednesday cultural and thematic programme — 17 February	€50
Optional COPEJI conference attendance within the Go Digital in Law package — 20 February	€40
Full programme, 15–20 February, including Wednesday and COPEJI	€280

 

Available Winter School registration combinations:

• Go Digital in Law only: €200.
• Go Digital in Law and Wednesday’s programme: €250.
• Go Digital in Law and COPEJI: €260.
• Full programme, including Wednesday and COPEJI: €310.

The €200 base fee excludes Wednesday’s programme and Saturday’s conference.

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION

Application deadline: 27 December 2026, 23:59, Romanian local time.

To apply, send an email to godigitalinlaw@uaic.ro containing:

• Full name.
• University or professional affiliation.
• Degree programme, level and year of study, where applicable.
• Country of residence.
• Email address and telephone number.
• CV in English.
• A short letter of motivation in English.
• A clear indication of your chosen participation option.

Email subject:

“General Registration – Go Digital in Law 2027 – [Full Name]”

Please state explicitly which option you wish to book. For example:

“I wish to register for the full programme from 15 to 20 February 2027, including Wednesday’s cultural and thematic programme and attendance at COPEJI, for a total fee of €310.”

Payment and Confirmation

• Payment instructions will be sent by email after the application has been checked.
• Payment must be completed within three working days of receiving the payment instructions or invoice.
• Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis following full payment, subject to availability.
• If payment is not completed within the specified period, the place will not be secured. Applicants may reapply if places remain available.

Submitting an application does not, by itself, confirm registration.

Applications must be written in English, use the correct subject line and include all required information and documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If additional information is requested, applicants must provide it within 48 hours.

 

STUDENTS OF THE UAIC FACULTY OF LAW

Students of the Faculty of Law of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași wishing to apply through the internal student selection procedure should send an email to godigitalinlaw@uaic.ro containing:

• Full name.
• Degree programme, year of study and student group.
• Email address and telephone number.
• CV in English.
• A letter of motivation in English, written personally, without the use of AI tools.
• Proof of English proficiency at B2 level or above, through an international language certificate.

Email subject:
“UAIC Registration – Go Digital in Law 2027 – [Full Name]”

Selection will be based on the ECTS points obtained in the most recently completed academic semester. For first-year Bachelor’s students, selection will be based on admission grades.

The number of places available through the internal selection procedure and the applicable participation conditions will be communicated separately.

Application deadline: 14 December 2026, 23:59, Romanian local time.

 

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIC COOPERATION

Partner universities interested in arranging student participation, coordinating institutional applications or contributing to the academic programme are invited to contact Assist. Prof. Dr. Aura-Elena Amironesei directly:

elena.amironesei@uaic.ro

The confirmed academic partners and speakers for the fourth edition will be announced as preparations progress.

 

JOIN THE VOLUNTEER TEAM

We invite students of the Faculty of Law of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași to apply to join the volunteer team for the fourth edition of Go Digital in Law.

Volunteers will support the preparation and delivery of the event, including participant communication, organisational arrangements, academic sessions, online activities and cultural or social events.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for students who demonstrate:

• Responsibility, reliability and initiative.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• English proficiency sufficient to assist international participants and speakers.
• Availability to contribute before, during and after the event.
• Organisational experience, particularly involvement in previous Go Digital in Law editions.

Benefits

• Access to most Winter School activities, subject to assigned duties and organisational requirements.
• Practical experience in organising an international academic event.
• Opportunities to interact with participants, academics and professionals from different countries.
• A certificate of volunteering, subject to fulfilling the assigned responsibilities and participation requirements.

How to Apply

Send an email to godigitalinlaw@uaic.ro containing:

• Full name.
• Degree programme, year of study and student group.
• Email address and telephone number.
• CV in English.
• A letter of motivation in English, explaining why you wish to join the team and how you could contribute.
• Details of previous volunteering or event organisation experience.
• Proof of English proficiency, if available.
• Your availability during the preparation period and the event.

Email subject:
“Volunteer Application – Go Digital in Law 2027 – [Full Name]”

Volunteer application deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59, Romanian local time.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview.

Volunteers must actively support the event, attend at least two-thirds of the on-site activities and all online sessions assigned to the volunteer team, and fulfil their responsibilities before, during and after the Winter School. Certificates will be issued only to volunteers who meet these requirements.

 

KEY DATES

Activity	Date
Volunteer application deadline	1 December 2026
Participant application deadline	27 December 2026
Go Digital in Law, Fourth Edition	15–19 February 2027
Optional cultural and thematic programme	Wednesday, 17 February 2027
COPEJI 10.0 – Anniversary Edition	Saturday, 20 February 2027

 

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

• First Edition — 2024
• Second Edition — 2025
• Third Edition — 2026

CONTACT AND UPDATES

Participant applications and general enquiries:

godigitalinlaw@uaic.ro

Partner universities and academic cooperation:

elena.amironesei@uaic.ro

COPEJI enquiries:

copeji@uaic.ro

 

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