These college students launched a legal tech startup during finals week. Now, it's business first, school second.

Raphael Lim and Jamison Teng, two college students, co-founded a legal tech startup called Jam & Raph during finals week. The innovative startup offers AI consultancy services to law firms and has gained traction in Singapore's competitive academic culture. Despite the challenges, including sacrificing social life, grades, and regular hobbies, Lim and Teng were determined to test the entrepreneurial waters.

Their startup, born out of a collegiate legal tech hackathon, initially operated with a budget of less than $2,000, with their monthly expenses primarily consisting of Claude subscriptions and email domain fees. Both Lim and Teng are currently pursuing law and computer science degrees at top Singaporean universities. The startup's product line includes workshops for law firms teaching lawyers how to use AI tools effectively, and consultations to help firms develop tailored AI products.

Despite the demands on their time, the founders are committed to their venture, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to put their academic theories into practice and gain real-world experience.