Legal Practice in the Digital Age
Large-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. All of us have a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech. This book is your go-to companion for the change that lies ahead.

Legal Practice in the Digital Age contains the hard-won insights lawyers and firms need to survive and thrive in the complex, post-pandemic age. It demonstrates how firms can embrace technological change, from taking a people-centric approach, to technology and innovation, to entrenching forward-thinking new mindsets into your firm’s DNA. This guide is filled with insightful case studies and practical tips to give your firm the edge it needs and make the changes necessary for future success. It covers a variety of subjects highly relevant to the future of legal practice, including:

How lawyers can be better at what they do day-to-day through the use of smart legal tech;

The new infrastructure, software and resources required for a hybrid world;

The growing importance of data and how to mine it; and

How to attract and retain talent in the increasingly dynamic legal industry.

Amid exclamations of the profession’s demise, this unique book shows why there is an exciting future ahead for the legal profession, and why lawyers and firms need to act now to get ahead of the pack. It is written for senior lawyers and decision makers within law firms and legal businesses, and in-house lawyers will also find the content useful. For lawyers and firms hoping to thrive in the digital age, this title is essential reading.

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Legal Practice in the Digital Age
Large-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. All of us have a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech. This book is your go-to companion for the change that lies ahead.

Legal Practice in the Digital Age contains the hard-won insights lawyers and firms need to survive and thrive in the complex, post-pandemic age. It demonstrates how firms can embrace technological change, from taking a people-centric approach, to technology and innovation, to entrenching forward-thinking new mindsets into your firm’s DNA. This guide is filled with insightful case studies and practical tips to give your firm the edge it needs and make the changes necessary for future success. It covers a variety of subjects highly relevant to the future of legal practice, including:

How lawyers can be better at what they do day-to-day through the use of smart legal tech;

The new infrastructure, software and resources required for a hybrid world;

The growing importance of data and how to mine it; and

How to attract and retain talent in the increasingly dynamic legal industry.

Amid exclamations of the profession’s demise, this unique book shows why there is an exciting future ahead for the legal profession, and why lawyers and firms need to act now to get ahead of the pack. It is written for senior lawyers and decision makers within law firms and legal businesses, and in-house lawyers will also find the content useful. For lawyers and firms hoping to thrive in the digital age, this title is essential reading.

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Legal Practice in the Digital Age

Legal Practice in the Digital Age

Legal Practice in the Digital Age

Legal Practice in the Digital Age

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Overview

Large-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. All of us have a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech. This book is your go-to companion for the change that lies ahead.

Legal Practice in the Digital Age contains the hard-won insights lawyers and firms need to survive and thrive in the complex, post-pandemic age. It demonstrates how firms can embrace technological change, from taking a people-centric approach, to technology and innovation, to entrenching forward-thinking new mindsets into your firm’s DNA. This guide is filled with insightful case studies and practical tips to give your firm the edge it needs and make the changes necessary for future success. It covers a variety of subjects highly relevant to the future of legal practice, including:

How lawyers can be better at what they do day-to-day through the use of smart legal tech;

The new infrastructure, software and resources required for a hybrid world;

The growing importance of data and how to mine it; and

How to attract and retain talent in the increasingly dynamic legal industry.

Amid exclamations of the profession’s demise, this unique book shows why there is an exciting future ahead for the legal profession, and why lawyers and firms need to act now to get ahead of the pack. It is written for senior lawyers and decision makers within law firms and legal businesses, and in-house lawyers will also find the content useful. For lawyers and firms hoping to thrive in the digital age, this title is essential reading.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781787429314
Publisher: Globe Law And Business
Publication date: 05/01/2023
Pages: 474
Product dimensions: 6.38(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.19(d)

Table of Contents

Preface 7 Introduction 13 Part 1: Trends 23 Chapter 1: Change3 27 Chapter 2: The data boost 55 Chapter 3: The hybrid era 99 Part 2: Making it happen 137 Chapter 4: Procurement 141 Chapter 5: Collaborate to innovate 171 Chapter 6: Compliance, quality and risk 189 Part 3: Models of delivery 219 Chapter 7: New law models 223 Chapter 8: In-house lawyer 255 Part 4: People 283 Chapter 9: EQ ≥ IQ 287 Chapter 10: The aspiring and associate lawyer 317 Chapter 11: The advanced lawyer 359 Part 5: The future 381 Chapter 12: Horizon-gazing 385 Conclusion 427 About the authors 458 Index 461 About Globe Law and Business 474
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