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ABC: what is digital transformation?
Everyone agrees that digital transformation is an essential step for all businesses, whether they want to maintain their leadership position, catch up with the competition or begin to make a name for themselves in the eyes of consumers. But what does this expression really mean? Legal Pilot explains it all to you!
Legal Automation
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The must-have lawyer software of 2022
The legal profession requires meticulous organisation on a daily basis. There are an increasing number of digital tools available to help you with this task, including lawyer software. With all the emails you receive during the day, the

Office suite: time-saving tips from legal professionals
The digitalisation of law firms has enabled legal professionals to save a considerable amount of time in carrying out all kinds of tasks. For this type of profession, the Office 365 suite offers a number of advantages

Automation in practice
Part 1: Overview and objectives
Do you want to set up a legal document automation solution or legal software but don't know where to start, how to go about it, or even if it's worth it? You are not alone in this

Pilot Profile - Joachim DARMALINGON
Each month, we invite you to discover the portrait of one of our pilots. In this edition, we'd like to introduce you to one of Legal Pilot's developers, Joachim Darmalingon. Do you

Lincoln Avocats Conseil
Case Lincoln Avocats "LEGAL PILOT has enabled us to provide our staff with a standard summons that can be personalised and generated extremely quickly". Guillaume AKSIL - Lawyer - Managing Partner of Lincoln Avocats

Legal Pilot steps up a gear and raises €1.6 million!
Created in 2017 by lawyers, the solution developed at Legal Pilot was quickly adopted by prestigious clients such as the law firms PWC France, FIDAL or fine ETIs such as VISIATIV, TDF, or even

Pilot Profile: Léa Kowalczyk
Each month, we invite you to discover the portrait of one of our drivers. Last month we featured Alexandre, a legal engineer, and in this edition we meet Léa Kowalczyk, a lawyer.

What are the barriers to the adoption of LegalTechs?
Today, more and more digital players are changing the way lawyers work, and the Covid crisis has accelerated the adoption of innovative solutions. Indeed,

Pilot Profile: Alexandre Marraud Des Grottes
Each month, we invite you to discover the portrait of one of our pilots. We begin with Alexandre MARRAUD DES GROTTES, a lawyer specialising in intellectual property and new technologies.

How can Legal Design help you innovate?
You may already have heard of Design Thinking. Legal Design is derived from this innovative methodology. Legal Design has recently attracted the attention of professionals in the legal sector, because, like Design Thinking, it is an innovative methodology that can be applied to a wide range of legal issues.

4 types of tools to use as a Contract Manager
The proliferation of regulations, the increasing complexity of contracts and the need to work more closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders have all contributed to the emergence of the Contract Manager profession. A solution for better

5 steps to a successful PoC
Digital transformation means implementing new solutions and organisational methods. However, the acquisition of new tools inevitably leads to a change in habits, which requires an in-depth assessment of the benefits upstream, before any changes are made.

LegalTech trends to watch in France in 2021
What is the current state of LegalTech in France? Like many sectors, the legal sector is constantly evolving thanks to new technologies. The sector has undergone major transformations in recent years. As a professional

Microsoft Word, the worst enemy of legal drafting?
Optimising legal drafting is a skill that you acquire with practice, and requires the use of precise work routines. However, even with the best methods, time wasted in creating

Our 4 tips for boosting your productivity in Microsoft Word
Who doesn't know Microsoft Word? As legal writers, all good legal professionals need to know how to use this software. But are you sure you know how to use all its features?

The secret boots of lawyers in Microsoft Word
Drafting has always been a part of life for legal professionals. In the not-too-distant past, clauses, contracts and conclusions had to be drafted by hand. This time-consuming practice has gradually

Companies: how to optimise legal production?
Legal departments play a vital role in companies. They guide their employers in complying with regulations, assist them in drafting documents, act as advisors and often play a strategic role... So much more...

Everything you need to know about... the digital transformation of a law firm
Digital transformation is affecting all businesses, and law firms are no exception. Digital transformation can enable law firms to become more efficient, save time in handling cases and improve the quality of their services.

Everything you need to know about... the electronic signature
Electronic signature tools are among the first to be adopted to launch the digital transition of a company's legal department. But what is their legal value? How can they be deployed within

Optimising legal production
Optimising legal production is the key to a law firm's profitability. Whether it's by rethinking the organisation of certain departments, adopting new tools or simply changing certain habits, it's essential to optimise legal production.

Tools to capitalise on the firm's know-how
A law firm is a collection of skills made available to clients. It is this know-how that represents the value of the structure. Hence the importance of adopting tools to capitalise on it! But

Everything you need to know about... the digital transformation of the legal function
Digital transformation is now an imperative for all professional activities and all company departments. And the legal function is no exception. But how do you go about it? What can you expect from it?

5 tips for... becoming a digital law firm
Like others before it, the legal profession is affected by digital transformation. Digital transformation is helping law firms to be more efficient, to save time in dealing with client requests, to

The right role, the right person: the importance of the division of tasks in a law firm
In a law firm, not all professionals are called upon to carry out the same tasks in the interests of optimisation. However, this is not a reflex for everyone: the legal profession can be quite "individualistic",

Electronic signature: a known and recognised legal value
In France, legislation began to take an interest in electronic signatures in the 2000s: it anticipated the trend and, under certain conditions, "granted" them the same legal value as electronic signatures.

Everything you need to know about... law firm management software
With digital transformation, more and more law firms are equipping themselves with management software, whether for their day-to-day needs or for one-off assignments. But what are these software packages? What can they do?

ABCs: the different types of software that can be used in a legal department
With the digital transformation, many software applications can be used in legal departments. They are becoming part of the day-to-day lives of legal staff, with the promise of greater efficiency and more time freed up.

All you need to know about... document generation software
Always on the lookout for efficiency, law firms can rely on a number of software solutions on a day-to-day basis. These include document generation tools, which help to produce documents more quickly.

6 golden rules for the successful deployment of legal software in companies
Deploying legal software in your company is the first step towards a whole new level of professional efficiency, towards simpler processes and employees who are better able to concentrate on high-value tasks.