Traditionally, computer scientists have viewed the law as a rigidly structured set of rules, concentrating on issues like decidability and complexity. Meanwhile, politicians and policymakers have often assumed that general, loosely defined legal requirements could be easily addressed through technological means. However, neither approach alone is sufficient. The ACM Symposium on Computer Science and Law highlighted both the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of computer science and law, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue among experts from both fields.

Niklas Wais, Friedrich Schiedel Fellow at the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, emphasized: "The ACM CS and Law Symposium is proof that the bridge between research in the field of law and computer science is getting stronger. – Rarely have I learned so much about interdisciplinary research from all over the world in such a short time and made so many contacts across disciplinary boundaries."

Ayelet Gordon-Tapiero from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem also emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation: “I am a big believer in academic collaborations – across disciplines, institutions, and continents. It’s not easy. Staying within your own discipline is much less complicated than stepping out of your comfort zone and learning how scholars from different academic backgrounds think and conduct research.”

The symposium showcase both the successes and the shortcomings of integrating legal principles into technical designs, underscoring the need for continued and deepened interdisciplinary collaboration.