As a leading team of law firm software specialists, we are often asked by our customers and prospects what the top technology trends are for the profession and what is coming next. In answer to this we have collated our list of top trending tech that we see making the greatest strides within the legal sector currently, as well as a few technologies we know are on the horizon for law firms.
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- Legal
Learning and Development is a vital component of any successful law firm. Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the SRA Code of Conduct for Firm provides that firms must ensure employees and managers are competent to carry out their role compliantly, ethically and legally.
But even without the regulatory requirement to maintain competence, it makes good business sense. Without an effective L&D programme in place, firms are at risk of non-compliance, delays in their matters and loss of talent to competitors. This puts the firm at risk of hefty fines, reputational damage and increased recruitment costs, each of which could lead to thousands of pounds in costs.
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- Legal
In the legal sector, it can be challenging to stay on top of the ever-increasing workload. As a mid-sized or larger law firm in the UK, you need to have access to reliable, scalable and secure case management software that will help streamline processes and enable every member of your firm – from Partner Managers, Associates and Paralegals right through to your Admin staff and IT team to work more efficiently.
For any mid-sized or larger law firm, the right software can make a world of difference in how you manage cases, communicate with clients and streamline processes across the business.
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- Legal
One of the most common questions is the difference between case management and matter management solutions and the benefits to your law firm. We explore these two differing but similar concepts in this blog.
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- Legal
There’s lots of things to consider when selecting new legal software solutions and one of the key criteria is the post-sales or after-sales services provided. In this article, we review what services and resources are available when you select Access Legal as your legal technology partner.
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- Legal
Any law firm or legal department must build a solid legal tech stack to ensure successful and affordable operations. You must understand which components your firm requires to build a custom tech stack for the present and future that puts you one step ahead of the competition and helps your firm operate as effectively as possible if you want to realise the potential of legal technology fully. This blog explores the options available and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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- Legal
Have you ever paused to consider the type of legal management system you're utilising in today’s fast-paced world? You want it to do what you want when you want it to; thus, the answer is probably no.
Although law firms employ legal case management and legal practice management software to organise their workflow, they have different functions.
We examine the variations and how your legal practice may profit from them.
It's time we resolved the age-old debate over the distinction between case and practice management. Law firms are becoming more computer-savvy and continuously striving to expand and improve their tech stack.
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- Legal
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) projects are a key for most businesses in all industries and the legal sector is no different, especially in the last decade. These initiatives allow law firms to understand and reduce their impact on the environment and promote a better way working. ESG is strongly related to sustainability and provides a framework for law firms to account for their environmental, social, and governance policies so that they don’t negatively affect the world.
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- Legal
The legal industry in the United Kingdom has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with law firms of all sizes vying for clients and market share. To stay competitive, law firms must use the latest legal technology, including legal software that helps them manage their cases, streamline their operations, and deliver exceptional client service. But how do large law firms pick the legal software that is best for them? This article will explore the key factors that large law firms should consider when choosing the right solution.
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- Legal
Integrating your practice management and document management systems can offer a wide range of benefits to your business, including increased efficiency, improved organization, and enhanced security. In this blog post, we will explore the top benefits of integrating these two systems and how they can help your business thrive.
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- Legal
