Citing a sluggish economy and the war with Iraq, many analysts predict that overall IT spending in the US will remain depressed during 2003. However, it seems large US law firms plan to maintain or increase their spend.

The impact of globalisation on law firm business processes and clients’ demands to contain costs have caused firms to think strategically and creatively about ways to remain competitive and protect or improve profitability. Many see technology as a key element in achieving these goals.