Law Firm Project Management via Wiki
Do you struggle with managing the documents and communications within your law firm? Perhaps you have a complex document management system, along with email. How do you keep the emails connected in the context of the appropriate client & matter? Maybe you should think about a Wiki.
A whati?
A wiki. Have you ever visited the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia? Did you ever wonder how it got its name? It’s a wiki-based-encyclopedia.
So what is this thing, anyway? According to, yep, Wikipedia, it’s a website that allows users to add, edit, …
Use Google Desktop’s Scratch Pad for GTD Inbox
Do you struggle with implementing GTD (“getting things done“)? Do you have a digital “inbox” where you can throw all your notes and thoughts for later processing? Install Google Desktop and you’ll be set.
The Scratch Pad
One of the default “gadgets” that comes pre-installed with Google Desktop is a nifty Scratch Pad. Think of it like a handy post-it note always at the ready on your monitor. You can quickly type anything in …
Role of Technology in Law School – What?!
Do you think technology belongs in law school? That’s what an article over at Law.com is pondering.
Basically, the article focuses on whether, and to what extent, law schools should incorporate technology into the curriculum. Obvious areas up for grabs are practice oriented courses like research & writing and legal clinics.
The more intriguing questions come from experiments like Harvard’s CyberOne course. I won’t even pretend to understand the course concept fully. But from what I gather, …
Use Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys) in Gmail, Google Reader and Calendar
If you use Gmail, Google Reader, or Google Calendar, do you know your keyboard shortcuts? These handy hotkeys can save your fingers, your wrists, and your time.
A while ago, Lifehacker pointed everyone to a handy printable list of Gmail shortcuts. Since then, I have begun using Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Reader. In fact, I have finally abandoned Outlook for Google.
If you have searched for an all-in-one list of Google keyboard shortcuts, you have come to the right place. I have compiled hotkeys for Gmail, Google Calendar, …
Using JibberJobber for Online Networking – Part 1
This is Part 1 in a series of posts on Jason Alba’s Career Toolset, JibberJobber. Check back soon for future posts in this series.
You all know that networking is key to building your law practice, finding your first law firm job, and having a more fruitful career. I won’t belabor those points here. This post, and the entire JibberJobber series, is about using this nifty online tool for managing your networking efforts.
What is it?
Basically, JibberJobber provides the tools you need to manage network contacts, employers, documents, books, articles, and other …
Must Read Blog: PDA Lawyer
Grant Griffiths, author of Home Office Lawyer just announced the launch of his new blog: PDA Lawyer. The focus will obviously be on using personal digital assistants in your law practice. According to Grant, he will narrow the focus a bit to what he uses: Palm’s Treo. However, he is looking for some BlackBerry users to perhaps do some guest posts on this little addictive beast.
Why don’t you mozy on over and enjoy his debut?
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Easy Content Management for Lawyer Websites
Do you have a website? How easy is it for you to update it? Do you have to email a webmaster to make updates for you? If you would like to make updates yourself, you should definitely check out Micro CMS.
In a nutshell, Micro CMS (which stands for “content management system”) provides editable regions on your website. To change the content of one of these regions, simply click on the small “e” icon above the …
Word Tips to Make Your Life Easier
How often to you have trouble with Microsoft Word? If you’re like most of us, it’s “helping” features often annoy.
Fortunately for all of us, Mary Whisner (author of Trial Ad Notes, librarian at U. of Washington School of Law), compiled a great list of
Word tips. You definitely need to check this page out. Mary has everything from how to better organize your files to easy ways to control formatting when you paste into Word. This is definitely a good refresher as you begin …
Using File Transfer Services: Ethical Considerations
How many times have you needed to send a large file to someone else? Did their email server allow you to email it? If that person was on AOL, the answer would clearly be “NO.”
Today’s internet brings a plethora of solutions for this problem. Many file transfer services have cropped up, allowing you to send a large file to anyone with an email address, via the file host’s servers. One such service, YouSendIt! was just featured as a solution for lawyers.
It’s high time that we …
VoIP Coming to Larger Law Firms
Law.com has an interesting article regarding the use of VoIP in larger law firms. Apparently, the technology is finally taking root.
Honestly, VoIP seems like a no-brainer. It’s cheap, it’s feature-rich, and it performs well. From my experience with Vonage and Skype, VoIP works as well as your internet connection. If you have a decent connection, you’ll have good service.
Small businesses and small law firms have already learned the benefits to VoIP. Simple and cheap services, like Skype and Vonage, can fully meet the …
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