The Leibniz Center for Law has its roots in the former department of Computer Science & Law of the Law Faculty of the University of Amsterdam, and currently houses about 15 researchers. The Leibniz Center conducts research and provides education in the field of Artificial Intelligence and law. In the tradition of Leibniz, the Leibniz Center for Law has its focus on the development and application of techniques from Artificial Intelligence to the field of law for the purpose of supporting legal practice, and bringing new insights to legal theory.