College Students Launch Legal Tech Startup During Finals Week: Business First, School Second

Raphael Lim and Jamison Teng, college students and co-founders of Jam & Raph, have made significant personal sacrifices to build their legal tech startup. Launching during finals week, they quickly shifted priorities from academics to business, with grades and social life taking a backseat. Lim even gave up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training to focus on the venture. Their story highlights the intense commitment required to launch a startup while still in school. Jam & Raph is now their primary focus, with education secondary. The startup's early momentum suggests that for these founders, the real-world experience of building a company outweighs traditional coursework. As they continue to grow, their journey serves as a case study in entrepreneurial dedication and the trade-offs young founders often face.