{"id":11212,"date":"2024-04-17T16:22:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?p=11212"},"modified":"2026-02-27T23:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:16:58","slug":"apps-for-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/apps-for-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhance Your Efficiency: The Top 17 Apps for Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, most people take their phones everywhere\u2014at home, abroad, and even at the office. But how much are you getting out of your mobile phone for your legal practice? With cloud-based legal technology, not only can you optimise your billable hours and customer service by increasing your availability, you can access your firm remotely. The best part? There are many apps for lawyers<\/strong>\u2014designed specifically to help firms achieve their mobile goals.<\/p>\n

Uniquely designed apps for lawyers make a difference<\/h2>\n

Creative use of your smartphone and tablet can simplify your day-to-day. Whether you\u2019re an iOS or Android user, there are plenty of apps for lawyers that you can use to build a powerful infrastructure for your practice that will allow you to work remotely.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some of the top apps available. Some of these apps were designed specifically for lawyers, while others simply work well in legal practice. Rest assured though, irrespective of their initial purpose, these apps will help any lawyer increase their productivity.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve linked to all of these apps for lawyers on the app stores for iOS and Android, so you can download them and get started right away.<\/p>\n

1. Clio<\/h2>\n

As a lawyer who’s on the go, you need a cloud-based legal practice management solution that allows you to operate your practice remotely. Clio’s mobile app will allow you to access your client data securely, remotely, anytime.<\/p>\n

With Clio, you can track time<\/a>, view client information, create new matters and contacts, and more.<\/p>\n

Also, Clio integrates with many of the other apps for lawyers on this list (we have over 100 integration partners in total), which means you\u2019ll be able to run your entire practice from one place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Evernote<\/h2>\n

Evernote<\/a> has long been a leader in the legal industry thanks to its simple design and ability to capture notes and recordings on the fly\u2014in a multitude of formats. In addition to taking, saving, and organising written notes, Evernote integrates with your smartphone camera. You can capture an image from almost any surface (receipt, whiteboard, paper), rotate it, crop it, and adjust it to the dimensions required, and easily share it from your mobile device.<\/p>\n

For Clio lawyers<\/a> scanning documents, this app has the added advantage of removing creases in folded documents and can be used to turn business cards into contacts. Therefore, saving you considerable time when it comes to filling receipts, sending an email to a new contact, or even when referring to notes you have taken on the fly.<\/p>\n

Evernote<\/a><\/em> for iOS, Evernote<\/a> for Android<\/em><\/p>\n

3. OneNote<\/h2>\n

For lawyers operating in a Microsoft Office environment, OneNote<\/a> is another good option for note-taking. It keeps everything you need for your cases in one place.<\/p>\n

OneNote<\/a> for iOS, OneNote<\/a> for Android<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Feedly<\/h2>\n

With social media<\/a>, we create, circulate, and consume more and more content at an increasingly rapid pace. Still, for research<\/a>, marketing<\/a>, competitor analysis, and more, lawyers need access to real-time content. The solution? You need a tool that lets you filter out what\u2019s not important to create a useful knowledge base.<\/p>\n

With Feedly<\/a>, you can streamline your content monitoring and social shares so you\u2019ll never miss a case or trending topic. Organise your content into streams, collect articles with tags, and share them easily across social media and separate accounts.<\/p>\n

Feedly for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

5. Dictate+Connect<\/h2>\n

The original <\/span>go-to mobile app for lawyers<\/b>, the dictaphone, has undergone innumerable facelifts during the internet era.<\/span> Dictate+Connect<\/a> allows you to turn your iPad into a dictation device that can be synced with Box, within your Clio account. Simply record and sync testimonies and interrogatories to your evidence.<\/p>\n

Dictate+Connect for iOs (paid<\/a>) and Android (free<\/a> or paid<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

6. OneDrive<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re working remotely and using your mobile phone, you\u2019ll need a cloud data storage service that lets you access your data from anywhere. OneDrive<\/a> fits the bill. It inherently integrates with the Microsoft Office suite, making this one of the best apps for lawyers using a Microsoft environment. What\u2019s more, as is the case with most top-quality apps, it also keeps your data secure<\/span>\u00a0(here\u2019s a post about security and OneDrive<\/a>).<\/p>\n

OneDrive<\/a><\/em> for iOS, OneDrive<\/a><\/em> for Android<\/p>\n

Tip: If you use Clio Manage, you also have unlimited document storage with in-text searching and the ability to quickly edit documents from there, and you can view your documents from the Clio mobile app.<\/em><\/p>\n

7. Box<\/h2>\n

Box<\/a> is another great <\/span>document storage app for lawyers<\/b>. It offers in-document searching for enterprise-level accounts, so you can find what you need fast. Box also uses encryption and other methods to keep your documents secure <\/span> (read Box’s security policy here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Box<\/a><\/em> for iOS, Box<\/a><\/em> for Android<\/p>\n

8. Dropbox<\/h2>\n

Dropbox is yet another great app for lawyers who want to store their documents in the cloud. It has an easy-to-use interface and keeps documents secure with <\/span>strict security protocols<\/a> which allow you to easily respect your clients\u2019 confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dropbox<\/a> for iOS, Dropbox<\/a><\/em> for OneDrive<\/p>\n

9. Google Drive<\/h2>\n

Finally, Google Drive is another popular cloud storage app for lawyers. It offers direct integration with Google Docs, which allows you to edit all your documents directly from your browser without needing any other programs. And like the other best apps for lawyers on our list,<\/span> it’s secure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, you can rest assured any document you need for your case will not ever get compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google Drive<\/a> for iOS, Google Drive<\/a> for Android<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Penultimate<\/h2>\n

If you like the tactile sensation of writing, it\u2019s worth trying out an app that lets you store your handwritten thoughts electronically. Penultimate<\/a> is one of the best note-taking apps for lawyers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Need to take notes by hand but also need to stay organised? Evernote syncs with Penultimate and processes your notes so that you can search for handwritten text within the app.<\/p>\n

11. Noteshelf (iPad only)<\/h2>\n

Noteshelf<\/a> is another excellent option for handwritten electronic notes. Never lose an important sticky note again!<\/p>\n

Beware though, as good as this app is, it is the only one in our list of apps for lawyers that is only available on iPad. So, unfortunately, lawyers who have opted for Android devices or don\u2019t have an iPad won\u2019t be able to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. iAnnotate<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re working from your mobile phone or not, you\u2019ll likely need to review and mark up documents. A good option is iAnnotate,<\/a> which allows you to sync documents from multiple online sources such as Dropbox and Google Drive, making document management even easier.<\/p>\n

Once again, like all good apps for lawyers, this app is very secure and extremely flexible, allowing you to access documents from anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

13. GoodReader<\/h2>\n

When you’re reviewing documents electronically, you need a robust PDF reader that allows you to redline, highlight, and add notes and comments to your documents. GoodReader<\/a> is an excellent option that syncs directly with Dropbox, so you are able to store those all-important legal case documents in a secure location.<\/span><\/p>\n

14. PDF Expert<\/h2>\n

PDF Expert<\/a> is another popular choice for reviewing and marking up documents. Like iAnnotate, you can sync documents from multiple online sources such as Dropbox and Google Drive, to keep all your edits organised.<\/p>\n

15. Skype<\/h2>\n

A video calling and messaging app like Skype<\/a> truly allows <\/span>lawyers<\/b> to practice remotely. Need to quickly meet with a client in a different time zone or country? Schedule a short video call with them via Skype. Need to call an international number? Make the call via Skype at a much lower cost than mobile or landline rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Skype for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

16. Slack<\/h2>\n

Slack<\/a>, an extremely popular communications app, is being increasingly used in law firms. Just as Clio integrates with a multitude of <\/span>legal apps and web services<\/b>, Slack is compatible with similar integrations such as<\/span> Zapier<\/a> and provides for the automation of onerous legal work like legal research.<\/p>\n

By setting up an RSS feed that monitors precedents for new citations, you can create an opportunity for it to be discussed with case stakeholders and colleagues in a special Slack room, streamlining your costly legal research process\u2014even while working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slack for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

17. Zapier<\/h2>\n

While this isn\u2019t technically an app, Zapier<\/a> can help mobile lawyers save a lot of time. It seamlessly allows you to automate actions between your favourite apps by setting up Zaps between them. For example, you could designate a notebook in Evernote<\/a>, where each new note will be saved automatically to a designated matter in Clio.<\/p>\n

There are a myriad of options with Zapier<\/a>. If you\u2019re spending any amount of time on repeatable tasks between apps, it\u2019s worth checking out whether you can automate them with a Zap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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