The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme.
Introduction
The programme supports innovation in legal services by accelerating the development and adoption of lawtech across England and Wales. It also supports the government's ambition to maintain the UK's position as a world-leading legal centre by promoting innovation, improving access to legal services and strengthening the international competitiveness of English and Welsh law.
We are seeking to award a grant of up to £3.62 million to a successful applicant to deliver the next phase of the programme from November 2026 to March 2029.
Lawtech refers to technology that supports, supplements or transforms the delivery of legal services. Examples include artificial intelligence tools that help individuals understand their legal rights, software that automates routine legal processes, digital dispute resolution platforms and technologies that improve the efficiency and accessibility of legal services.
The legal technology sector has developed rapidly in recent years, particularly following advances in artificial intelligence. Continued innovation is essential to ensuring that the UK legal services sector remains internationally competitive, meets the changing needs of businesses and consumers, and improves access to justice.
This competition builds on the progress made through previous phases of the LawtechUK programme and seeks to support the continued growth of the UK's legal technology ecosystem.
Full information on the objectives of the grant, eligibility requirements and application process is set out below.
If you would like to learn more about the competition or how to engage with the Ministry of Justice as a potential applicant, you can register for one of our bidder engagement events or contact us at
