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Fractal runs AI and legal workflow workshop with 50 Manipal Law School students in Bengaluru

Fractal ran a four-day AI workshop with Manipal Law School in Bengaluru, where 50 students built contract drafting and legal research tools. The program also covered ethics, risk, and governance.

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Fractal concluded a four-day workshop with Manipal Law School in Bengaluru where roughly 50 students built and tested AI tools for contract drafting and legal research. The program also covered risk assessment, ethics, and governance frameworks.

The collaboration signals Fractal's effort to position itself within the legal sector while building relationships with academic institutions. For educators, the workshop model offers a template for integrating applied AI training into professional degree programs.

What students worked on

Participants engaged in hands-on projects including:

  • Contract drafting automation
  • AI-law mapping and legal research tools
  • Risk and ethics evaluation of AI systems
  • Governance considerations for AI deployment

The structure combined critical thinking, technical skills, and creative problem-solving-areas education leaders increasingly emphasize when preparing students for professional roles that involve AI.

Why this matters for academic partnerships

Fractal framed the workshop as "just the beginning," suggesting plans to expand similar programs. These partnerships strengthen talent pipelines by exposing students to real tools and business problems before graduation.

Law schools and other professional programs face pressure to teach AI literacy. Partnerships with companies that build AI systems can provide expertise and resources that institutions may lack internally.

Broader implications

As enterprises adopt AI in legal and governance functions, demand for professionals who understand both law and AI will grow. Students who gain this exposure during their degree improve their market readiness.

For education leaders, the Fractal-Manipal model demonstrates how short-term collaborations can supplement curriculum without requiring permanent staffing additions.

Learn more about AI for Legal applications and AI for Education initiatives.

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