About
The College of Law's Summer Program offers three weeks of intensive courses focusing on modern data law and its practical applications. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in AI regulations, algorithm applications, and their potential in LegalTech. The curriculum covers key topics, including AI liability, AI transparency and explainability, data privacy, and advanced methodologies such as AI-driven legal studies, equipping students with the essential skills needed to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
Discover Your Global Summer at NTU Law
Combination of Law and Technology
Our distinguished instructors and academically rigorous courses provide insights into how laws govern AI and algorithms, as well as how LegalTech utilizes AI, preparing you to navigate the intersection of technology and legal regulation.
Exploring Legal Practice in Taiwan
We offer a series of field trips to the Judicial Yuan, the highest judicial body in Taiwan, as well as leading law firms and other law-related institutions in Taipei, allowing students to gain insight into the legal development and practice in Taiwan.
Course
2026 Summer+ Programs
Law, Algorithm, and AI (July 9 - 29, 2026)
Law, Algorithm, and AI (3 NTU short-term program credits)
This program consists of three sections: (1) Modern AI Law, focusing on regulations such as AI liability, AI transparency and explainability, and AI discrimination; (2) Law, Data, and AI, exploring AI-based data technologies and their impact on financial regulation and the data economy; and (3) AI and Empirical Legal Studies, introducing advanced data analytical methodologies like AI and machine learning for legal research. Students will study intensively for 4-6 hours daily to complete these sections throughout the 3-week program.
*The participants will receive an academic transcript with 3 NTU short-term program credits upon completion. If they wish to have their credits approved, they should consult their home institutions and credit advisors in advance.
*Admission Letter, Official Transcript, and Certificate of Completion will be provided electronically. If a physical copy is needed, please notify us in advance.
Modern AI Law
This course will introduce the modern regulations related to AI and apply these regulations to industrial applications. It will cover issues including AI liability, AI transparency and explainability, and AI discrimination.
Dr. Yueh-Ping (Alex) Yang is an Associate Professor at the College of Law, National Taiwan University. Dr. Yang received his S.J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. Dr. Yang's research areas include financial regulation, FinTech, corporate governance, law and economics, and international economic laws.
Law, Data, and AI
This course will introduce the application of data technology based on AI and discuss how that reshapes the data economy. It will further discuss the principles behind securities and banking regulation and key legal and policy questions in financial regulation raised by AI.
Prof. Linda Jeng is a Visiting Scholar on Financial Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law School, a Bank for International Settlements Research Fellow, and the Founder & CEO of Digital Self Labs. She has a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a Diplôme d'études approfondies in European Union Law from the University of Toulouse, France. Prof. Jeng's research areas include decentralized finance, tokenization, open data, and digital identity.
AI and Empirical Legal Studies
This course will introduce how data can be used to inform legal studies. It will discuss different empirical legal methodologies based on different data analytical technologies, including advanced machine learning and AIs.
Dr. Chung-Chia (Patrick) Huang is currently an Assistant Professor at the College of Law at National Taiwan University. He received his J.S.D. from the University of Chicago. Dr. Huang specializes in criminal law, white-collar and financial crimes, and money laundering laws.
Fees
The program fee includes tuition, accommodation, orientation, cultural courses, program activities, meals on class days, travel insurance, and welcome and farewell events.
*Housing information will be confirmed later.
Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The program fee is:
- fully refundable if NTU cancels the program.
- 90% refundable if the student cancels the program before the start of class.
- 50% refundable if the student cancels the program before finishing 1/3 of the program.
- not refundable if the student cancels after finishing more than 1/3 of the program.
*Please note our program is a package, including some optional activities. The fee for activities won't be refunded if you choose to be absent from these activities.
*For PRC students only: A Taiwan Entry Permit application fee (USD 40) will be added to the program fee. This fee is non-refundable.
How To Apply
Student Status
This program is open to:
• Non-Taiwan-based students aged 18 or above, currently enrolled in a university or college outside Taiwan, with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
• Taiwan-based undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a university or college in Taiwan, with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
(Up to 5 seats are available for Taiwan-based applicants)
Age Requirement
Applicants must be 18 years old on or before July 9, 2026, the official entry date of the program.
Academic Background
No legal background is required. The program focuses on the legal frameworks behind digital and AI technologies, welcoming students from all academic backgrounds.
English Language Requirements
All courses in this program are conducted in English.
Students whose first language is not English should have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency (e.g., TOEIC 600 or above).
Application Review
Your application will be reviewed after all required documents have been uploaded.
You will receive your admission result via email within approximately five (5) business days.
Important Notice
The NTU College of Law may take photographs and record videos during classes and program activities for documentation and promotional purposes.
By applying for this program, you consent to the use of such photos or videos—including those featuring participants—for public display or promotional materials without further notice.
Application Date
January 1 – May 31, 2026
How to Apply
1. Register and verify your email.
Please use an active email account that can reliably receive international messages. Email services based in mainland China (e.g., QQ Mail) may not receive system notifications and should be avoided.
2. Fill in the online application form.
Please enter your personal information exactly as shown on your passport to avoid processing delays.
3. Pay the application fee of USD 200 online by credit card.
Please note that the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
4. Upload all required documents after your payment has been processed:
• A headshot photo in JPG format (required)
• A color copy of your official transcript in PDF format (required)
• Student Enrollment Verification (required only for applicants holding a PRC passport)
5. Check the result.
Once all required documents are submitted, NTU will review your application.
You will receive an acceptance or rejection notice within approximately 5 business days via the verified email address.
6. Pay the program fee within 5 working days after receiving the acceptance notice.
All payments must be made online by credit card.
Bank wire transfers and other payment methods are not available.
Your admission will not be confirmed until your payment has been successfully completed.
7. Provide admission information.
After NTU confirms your payment, you will be prompted to provide the necessary information required for enrollment and pre-arrival preparation.
8. Receive admission documents.
NTU will issue the Admission Letter and Pre-departure Guide prior to the program's commencement.
Important Notice for Applicants Requiring Visa or Entry Permit Assistance
If you require NTU's assistance with your visa or entry permit, please complete your application and pay the program fee by May 10, 2026. Although the general application deadline is May 31, 2026, visa/entry permit processing may take several weeks. Late submissions may risk not receiving the required documents in time for the program, which starts on July 9, 2026.
中國大陸同學申請規定
入臺證及赴臺簽證辦理須時1-2個月，請務必於 5 月 10 日前 完成申請及繳費，並繳清所有入臺證辦理所需文件。在您的入臺證尚未正式批准前，請勿離開您的所在地（或所在第三國），感謝您的配合。請注意，切勿自行辦理「自由行簽證」，否則將無法以自由行簽證參與本課程！
Contact Us
Ms. Wan-Ping（Elisa）ZHONG
ntutop@ntu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-(0)2-33663366#55380