The American Bar Association Legal Technology Resource Center has released its 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of technology adoption and usage trends within the legal profession. The 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report shows law firms embracing cloud solutions, AI-driven legal research and enhanced security protocols.

The 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report shows law firms embracing cloud solutions, AI-driven legal research and enhanced security protocols.

The annual survey collected responses from attorneys in private practice across five key areas: online research; marketing and communication technology; law office technology; litigation technology; and technology basics and security.

The 2024 report highlights a continued shift toward digital transformation, with law firms embracing cloud solutions, AI-driven legal research and enhanced security protocols. As the legal industry adapts to rapid technological advancements, firms that invest in strategic technology integration will maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly digital legal landscape, according to report findings.

Statistical information in the survey report includes:

• 67% of attorneys rely on fee-based online services for legal research, while 55% use free platforms such as government websites and legal databases. AI and analytics tools are increasingly leveraged for legal research.

• 80% of firms maintain a social media presence, with 78% using LinkedIn, followed by Facebook (53%), Instagram (22%) and X (18%). Websites are critical for client acquisition, but SEO and content marketing adoption vary by firm size.

• 73% of firms utilize cloud-based legal tools, with document management and practice management software seeing the highest adoption rates.

• 85% of litigators are using electronic court filings. AI-driven discovery tools are gaining traction, improving efficiency.

• 60% of firms have implemented formal cybersecurity policies, but phishing and ransomware remain major threats. Multifactor authentication (MFA) adoption has increased.

Additionally, the TechReports, articles that combine data from each of the five individual tech surveys with expert analysis, will begin posting on Law Technology Today in late March.

Topics include:

  • Practice Management
  • Technology Training

  • Solo & Small Firm
  • Litigation & TAR
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Websites & Marketing
  • Budgeting & Planning
  • Cybersecurity

The Legal Technology Survey Report, launched more than two decades ago by the ABA Law Practice Division, is recognized as the primary source for information regarding the use of technology by attorneys in private practice.

It is based on responses by practicing lawyers — not consultants, vendors or IT staff.

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