The Institute for Lawyers

Independent analysis of legal technology and practice economics.

We are practitioners building the resource we wish we had. Legal tech marketing is filled with hyperbole and 'AI washing'. We cut through the noise with concrete testing and economic analysis. The profession needs vendor-agnostic truth, not another sales pitch.

YearMarket FocusOutcome
2022Cloud MigrationComplete
2023API ConnectorsComplete
2024LLM EthicsOngoing

Implementation Pitfalls

  • Failing to document existing processes before applying technology. Software amplifies chaos.
  • Underestimating the cultural resistance from senior partners who measure value in hours billed.
  • Ignoring data egress fees and technical limitations in vendor API contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs this?

A collective of former private practice lawyers and legal tech engineers.

How is it funded?

Through premium community memberships, absolutely no vendor sponsorships.