ABA releases survey on legal tech trends
The American Bar Association Legal Technology Resource Center has released its 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report. 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 report highlights a continued shift toward digital transformation, with law firms embracing cloud solutions, AI-driven legal research and enhanced security protocols.
Statistical information includes:
• 67% of attorneys rely on fee-based online services for legal research; 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; 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; document management and practice management software see the highest adoption rates.
• 85% of litigators use electronic court filings. AI-driven discovery tools are gaining traction.
• 60% of firms have implemented formal cybersecurity policies, but phishing and ransomware remain major threats. Multifactor authentication (MFA) adoption has increased.
The TechReports articles are posted on Law Technology Today.
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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