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How to write a strong AI prompt
Helping solicitors better talk to AI
How to improve your firm’s client experience
A positive client experience can be a key differentiator for your law firm. Delivering an exceptional client experience is no longer a “nice to have” for modern law firms.
Can small law firms keep pace with estate planning demands?
Can small law firms keep pace with estate planning demands?
Bridging the workplace divide - How tech tackles the discursive competence gap
Even when your law firm is relatively small, it can be a challenge to keep track of all the work that needs to be done and who in the team is taking care of it.
Take the stress out of legal work by beating burnout
There is a delicate line between working at top capacity and burning out completely and unfortunately, striking that balance can be challenging for solicitors.
Smokeball and LawY announce integration
Smokeball integrates LawY to bring AI-powered legal research to lawyers. Access matter-specific Legal AI answers and verified insights directly in Archie AI.
Out of sight, out of mind - Do law firms have a workflow visibility problem?
When you sit down at your desk for the start of a new day, do you already know what is in store for you?
Communication is key – How included are your clients in the conversation?
One of the most common pitfalls for smaller law firms is staying on top of client communications.
Rethinking Law’s Class Divide
As a solicitor, you likely work with clients from a range of different backgrounds with a variety of life experiences.
Make time for empathy – How robots can help you sound less robotic
Legal cases are characterised by a heavily imbalanced dynamic that exists between the solicitor and the client.
Empowering people to stay – How the right tools keep teams together
There is much concern that a recruitment crisis is affecting law firms, as many consider how to fill junior positions.
What are you concerned about coming up in the Autumn Budget?
Rachel Reeves will stand up in the House of Commons on 26 November 2025 to deliver the Autumn Budget and the impact will be far-reaching.
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