Question 1

What is a Social Justice Hackathon?

Accepted Answer

A weekend event where students, programmers, faculty, justice advocates, public servants, community legal providers, writers, storytellers, and members of the Philly community all come together to design creative solutions to respond to specific justice needs of Philly residents and neighborhoods.

Question 2

What organizations are hosting this hackathon?

Accepted Answer

The Philadelphia Social Justice Hackathon is proudly hosted by the law schools of the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Villanova University, and Temple University. These four institutions are united in their commitment to community‑driven innovation and equitable access to justice.

Question 3

Do I need any coding or technical experience to participate in this event?

Accepted Answer

No – this hackathon is designed for everyone. Teams benefit from a mix of skills and perspectives, and there is plenty of room for anyone with any background to contribute.

Question 4

Do I need to pay any money to attend or participate in this event?

Accepted Answer

No – all events are free to attend and open to all participants, regardless of coding experience or affiliation with an organization or university!

Question 5

What happens after the opening night?

Accepted Answer

The opening night is Friday. At the end of opening night, people will have the opportunity to form groups around projects. On the Saturday and Sunday afterward, we'll open doors at 8:00am at the same venue (Penn Carey Law School) for participants to work on their projects.

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