A group of law academics and technologists are exploring computational law, which uses automated legal reasoning to help resolve some types of legal cases. Computational law could help reduce backlogs in courts and administrative agencies by efficiently handling simple cases. MITRE is partnering with Stanford and Michigan State law schools to research applications of computational law, such as using it to more quickly resolve minor traffic violations or disputes that currently overwhelm the legal system. Computational law is an emerging field that may become more common as technologies like the Internet of Things continue connecting more devices.