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ABA Legal Technology Resource Center

Future Technologies

Technologies in the Law Office

The presence and use of technology has changed the practice of law. Technology is already present in the form of computers, printers, scanners, handheld devices, wireless technologies, and Internet connections. The future law practice offers possibilities such as virtual trials, greater mobility and interoperability, and less need for physicial space.

Virtual Law Practice: A Passing Trend or the Wave of the Future?

Voice Recognition Technologies

Using voice recognition technologies helps legal professionals be more efficient. The purpose of voice recognition is to complete a task using the sound of someone's voice. This means that a user can type a letter just by dictating the text into a microphone.

How To Get More Out Of Voice Recognition Software

Network Technologies

Networks are important because they connect computers and other hardware together. There are various types of networks available including peer-to-peer, local-area, and wide-area networks. Wireless networks are also becoming more commonplace.


Wikipedia's Computer Network Information

Web-based Technologies

Software and technologies are offered over the Internet. A provider that offers solutions over the Internet is called an ASP or application service provider. Users benefit from these resources because they are accessible and affordable. Legal professionals can also use the Internet for depositions, conferences, and virtual court appearances.

Software as a Service (SaaS) for Lawyers

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