Welcome to the Legal Technology Resource Center
The ABA's Legal Technology Resource Center is where legal professionals turn for technology information. The LTRC staff educates the legal profession on technology usage and trends. The LTRC provides a comprehensive collection of technology resources and information. The LTRC strives to remain at the forefront of technology issues facing the legal community.
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Read the latest from the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center on a variety of technology topics affecting attorneys today:
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Be sure to check out our most recent legal technology articles on our articles page which is updated monthly.
ABA TechEZ: Discounts and Training
ABA TechEZ helps ABA members make smart choices about technology, offering discounts on the products and services you need and facilitating the best return on your technology investments through practical, straightforward training. Learn more about ABA TechEZ and view all of the participating vendors on the ABA TechEZ website.
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As part of the ABA TechEZ program, we host weekly Training Tuesday sessions providing targeted technology tips and tricks to give your practice a boost. Most Training Tuesday sessions are under 15 minutes, and all are recorded and stored in our TechEZ Training Library. Visit the TechEZ Training Calendar to view upcoming live training events or visit the Training Library to catch up on sessions you may have missed.
LTRC Hotline
The ABA's Legal Technology Resource Center is the starting point for attorneys seeking information about implementing and understanding technology. The LTRC provides resources including articles, presentations, electronic discussion forums, surveys, comparative studies, and more. The Center offers services such as consulting, outreach, and research. LTRC staff develop resources and provide guidance on wide-ranging issues such as electronic filing, universal citation, and wireless technologies.
Other services available from the LTRC
Contact the LTRC:
- E-mail: ltrc@abanet.org
- Hotline: (312) 988-5465
2010 Legal Technology Survey Report
The LTRC regularly performs survey research to assess the use of technology in the legal community. The Center administers an annual technology survey to practicing attorneys, covering availability and usage of a wide range of general and legal-specific technologies. Call the ABA's Service Center at 1-800-285-2221 to order or purchase online.
All volumes of the 2010 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report are now available through the ABA Web Store:
Vol. I: Technology Basics
Vol. II: Law Office Technology
Vol. III: Litigation and Courtroom Technology
Vol. IV: Web and Communication Technology
Vol. V: Online Research
Vol. VI: Mobile Lawyers
Vol. I-VI: Combined Set
2010 Executive Summary
The American Bar Association's Legal Technology Survey Report is recognized as the source for information about how attorneys are using technology in their practices.
Law Office Technology
Tips for lawyers using technology in practice, including case management, time & billing; comparison charts of products; overview starter pages.
Litigation and Courtroom Technology
Information on electronic court filing, electronic discovery, courtroom technology, and other issues related to the digital courtroom and the practice of law.
Web and Communication Technology
Tips on communicating with other lawyers and clients, including e-mail discussion lists on technology and the latest on collaborative environments, like extranets.
Online Research
The latest on online research for lawyers, including information on legal and business research, and trends in legal publishing.
Mobile Lawyers
Lawyers on the move can get information on the latest in handheld (PDA) computing, laptops, and wireless resources.

