With the increasing level of competition being felt in the legal market, technology is being used as a vehicle to drive efficiency. It is argued that exposure to new technology will change how lawyers gain answers to research questions, how they share their knowledge with the business and ultimately how they interact with their client.

While at Law School (not all that long ago, may I add), I recall reviewing one of my term timetables and being slightly surprised to find a PC and online legal research module nestled between a regular helping of conveyancing and accounting.