Industry research: The state of hearings technology
Like the phones in our pockets, the technology used in hearings has transformed over the last decade
How did we get here?
What problems do we still need to solve?
What does the future hold?
We spoke to experts across the legal sector to ask these and other questions, investigating the progress that has been made and considering the opportunities ahead.
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A decade of advancements and benefits
Faster, more efficient, more comprehensive preparation. More compelling presentation of evidence. Lower costs. More sustainable proceedings. Modern technology has transformed hearings across the board.
THEN
New technology first emerged in courtrooms in the 1990s. Over the 2000s and 2010s, it proliferated as tools like digital transcription and electronic bundling made proceedings far more efficient.
NOW
The modern trial is heading for a paperless future. Empowered and enabled by the latest technologies, from shared e-bundling and EPE to real-time transcription and AI, virtual and hybrid proceedings are now commonplace.
Challenges and opportunities for improvement
The benefits seem obvious, but change can take time as hurdles remain before completely paperless trials become the norm.
Discover the present and potential future of technology in hearings, including insights from global leaders across the legal industry.
Where does the industry go next?
Following the pandemic, hearings have largely returned to the physical courtroom. The setting is familiar, but the technological framework has transformed—virtual and hybrid hearings, enabled by the latest technology, are here to stay.
Read more about the present state, and potential future, of technology in hearings
