In the dynamic world of legal technology, the term “vibe-code” has emerged as the latest buzzword. After Jamie Tso from Clifford Chance unveiled his innovative homebrew AI tools (see AL article here), we now have a new platform—Vibecode.law.
The launch of Vibecode.law is spearheaded by three legal tech experts: Chris Bridges, Co-founder at Tilder / Tacit Legal; Matt Pollins, CPO of Lupl; and Alex Baker, a legal tech consultant.
So, what exactly is Vibecode.law? According to its creators, “Vibecode.law is a new open platform for the legal community. We’ll be launching soon, and all projects will debut together.”
But what’s the motivation behind it? AL had the opportunity to ask Bridges, who is both a lawyer and an engineer, about the initiative.
Why pursue this project?
“Vibe-coding has gained tremendous traction among lawyers on LinkedIn, but the platform’s algorithm sometimes obscures these discussions,” Bridges explained. “We wanted to establish a dedicated space for industry professionals to showcase their projects, whether it’s a personal portfolio or a collaboration request.”
What started as a spontaneous weekend project, following the purchase of the domain, has now grown significantly, thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback from the community. “Our goal is to make this a platform ‘run by the community, for the community,’” he added.
What potential impact can vibe-coding create?
“We have realistic expectations regarding vibe-coding’s capabilities. Projects crafted by non-developers using AI-assisted tools may not be production-ready upon completion,” said Bridges.
“However, that’s not the core objective. Vibe-coding serves as a catalyst for change: it allows domain experts, like lawyers, to bring their ideas to life instead of just articulating them. It helps validate concepts before fully committing to development and facilitates precise communication of needs through functional prototypes.”
“The cost of experimentation has significantly decreased, enabling ideas that might have been dismissed in meetings to be tested in the real world.”
Could DIY tools eventually overshadow major platforms?
“We don’t foresee that happening,” Bridges asserted. “Nonetheless, we envision a landscape where firms create safe sandboxes for vibe-coded applications, either for experimental purposes or to develop low-risk, limited-use apps that require minimal maintenance.”
“We also see a massive opportunity for vendors to employ vibe-coding—one way or another—to collaborate with clients on product development.”
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For further insights, check out a post on LinkedIn from Bridges about this topic.
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As for recent projects highlighted on the platform—such as an agent lab for legal tasks and an intriguing SaaS inflation calculator—the big question remains: will vibe-coded tools achieve widespread usage? The short answer is still uncertain, as the DIY movement is just beginning.
Overall, it appears that vendors may not experience significant disruption, as niche areas not covered by major players or those that are simple to create may be impacted by vibe-coded applications. In contrast, major vendors will continue to innovate, and large firms along with in-house teams will likely depend on the reliability and security offered by established companies. However, there is no doubt that interest in vibe-coding will keep growing.
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