Now Available: 2021 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report

The 2021 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is now available for purchase!

The ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is the most comprehensive study available of lawyers’ actual technology use, spanning a vast range of topics from security and basic office software to technology budgets, marketing tools, and much more. The survey has been published annually for more than 20 years. The 2021 edition features five volumes, each with detailed charts, tables, and trends:

2021 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report: Combined Volumes I-V

Combines all five volumes into one book or PDF for purchase.

Vol. I: Online Research

• Legal Research
• Use of Free Online Legal Research Resources
• Use of Fee-Based Online Legal Research Resources
• Electronic Legal Research Away from the Office
• Current Awareness
• Legal Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence

Vol. II: Technology Basics & Security

• Technology Budget and Goals
• Technology Training and Support
• Technology Information and Influencers
• Security: Technology Policies
• Security: Security Tools
• Security: Security Breaches
• Security: Viruses/Spyware/Malware
• Security: Physical Security Measures
• Security: Backup

Vol. III: Law Office Technology

• Hardware: Primary Computer
• Hardware
• E-books
• Software: Communications
• Software: Documents
• Software: General Office
• Software: Legal-Specific
• Software: Use
• Software: Satisfaction
• Software: Product Brand Names
• Electronic Fax
• Software: Web-Based Software and Services/Cloud Computing
• Extranets

Vol. IV: Marketing & Communication Technology

• Websites
• E-Lawyering & Virtual Law Practices
• Blogs
• Social Media
• Law Firm Marketing
• Email Use
• Communication Technologies

Vol. V: Life & Practice

• Current Work Location
• Telecommuting
• Office Environment
• Smartphones
• Smartphones: Security Measures
• Firm Benefits/Amenities
• Growing Families
• Work/Life Balance
• Professional Conferences
• Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic