In some way or another, technology has impacted or even altered virtually every aspect of the practice of law. Especially during the pandemic, lawyers can practice anywhere in the world with available internet or Wi-Fi connection. Email and text messages have largely replaced letter writing and phone calls and computer research via laptop or smart phones has mostly replaced law library research and textbooks. Courtrooms have moved to using projectors and video monitors over whiteboards, and courts are utilizing electronic exhibits. Even fitness tracker watches and smart phone applications can provide information for injury claims. A few of the main realms for which it is almost necessary to have competency include safeguarding client information, eDiscovery, and communication and file sharing technologies.

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