If you’re looking for a desktop computer with a small footprint and a large display, consider the iMac. Prefer a notebook? The MacBook Pro is just one-inch thick and weighs less than most law books. Or consider the world's thinnest notebook, MacBook Air. All of these computers come with Mac OS X, the elegant, easy-to-use operating system that’s built on a UNIX foundation for rock-solid stability. Mac OS X enables you to do everything from finding specific files on your hard drive to saving documents as PDF files with a single click.
You can run time-tracking, productivity and client management software like Billings, Daylite, Brief Accounting and LawStream and all the mainstream applications you can think of — from Adobe Acrobat to Microsoft Office — on your new Mac. You can also run all your Microsoft Windows applications (and Windows itself, for that matter) through Parallels Desktop for Mac.
The CLE Library that Fits in Your Pocket
If you’re interested in honing your skills and continuing your legal education, it pays to pack an iPod. In addition to downloadable podcasts on just about every aspect of the law, you can also get an iPod preloaded with ABA-CLE programs featuring the nation’s leading legal experts in your practice area.
The Mac in the Courtroom
The MacBook Pro is the trial lawyer’s best friend. Load it with Keynote and make riveting presentations, using content created with iPhoto and iMovie, to drive home your arguments. You also have hundreds of third-party applications to choose from, including DepoSmart and TrialSmart from Clarity Legal Software, Bee Doc’s Timeline and NoteBook 2.1 from Circus Ponies Software. And if you need help with scanning, you can use the optical character recognition software Readiris Pro 11 for Mac with the Fujitsu ScanSnap S500M to scan reams of legal documents.
Legal Software
Legal Office Tools
Software tools for time billing, case management and document management can help your law firm improve productivity. Learn More
General Business Software
All the software you need to run your business. Learn More
Specialized Legal Applications
Find legal specific tools on the Mac, such as trial presentation solutions, legal forms templates and legal research applications. Learn More
ABA-CLE Programming
Pick up an iPod nano or Video iPod preloaded with ABA-CLE Programming. Learn More
Resources
The MacAttorney Newsletter
Stay informed about Mac news, law office products and special promotions for attorneys with this free newsletter. To subscribe, send an e-mail to: randy@macattorney.com with the word: “Subscribe” in the subject line.
The MacLaw e-Discussion Group
The MacLaw email discussion group is a free, interactive forum for lawyers, consultants and other legal professionals to exchange ideas about Apple software and hardware, as well as general technology and legal issues.
News and Upcoming Events
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Mac v. PC
Two lawyer-experts duke it out over the greatest quandary of the new century.
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Hello, I’m a Lawyer with a Mac
Legal technologist Brett Burney shares his experience with the MacBook Pro, on law.com.
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Computer-Based Testing for Mac
With the release of Securexam for the Mac OS X, Software Secure ensures that schools and testing organizations can administer cheat proof testing on any kind of computer.
Other Links
blawg.com
A source for legal blogs, podcasts and news feeds.
themaclawyer.com
A website devoted to using the Mac in the practice of law.
maclawstudents.com
A blog for law students who use the Mac.
denniskennedy.com
A combination of technology law and legal technology resources.
acrolaw
A blog on Adobe Acrobat for legal professionals.
pdfforlawers.com
A compilation of handy tips and techniques for using PDF files in the practice of law.
How to Buy and Get Support
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