Legal professionals need reliable resources, but finding the right ones can be time-consuming. Our Recommend a Resource templates make it easy to crowdsource practical tools, articles, and tips from your legal community. Use these prompts to spark valuable exchanges and collective learning.
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Resource sharing taps into the collective expertise of your legal community, helping members discover new tools and insights they may not find alone. By encouraging members to recommend and explain their favorite resources, you foster a culture of generosity and practical support. This approach builds trust, highlights real-world value, and helps members feel empowered as contributors rather than passive consumers.
Additionally, asking for recommendations and personal experiences lowers barriers for participation. Members are more likely to engage when they can share something useful and relevant from their own toolkit, rather than simply responding to abstract questions. Over time, these exchanges create a living library of trusted legal resources tailored specifically to your community's needs.
What legal podcast has helped you stay updated in your field? Share the link and why you like it.
💡 Example: "I recommend the Legal Toolkit podcast - their episode on tech in law was eye-opening for me."
Is there a legal tech tool you could not work without? Tell us what it is and how it helps your workflow.
💡 Example: "I use Clio for case management and it saves me hours every week."
Share your favorite article on recent legal trends. Why did it stand out to you?
💡 Example: "This ABA article on AI in law practice gave me a new perspective on automation."
What online legal research platform do you recommend for new associates?
💡 Example: "I suggest Westlaw - the search tools are very intuitive for beginners."
Which continuing legal education (CLE) course had the biggest impact on your practice? Please share a link if possible.
💡 Example: "The ethics CLE from Lawline was excellent and very practical."
Do you have a go-to book for legal writing tips? Let us know what it is and why you recommend it.
💡 Example: "Plain English for Lawyers is my favorite for making my briefs clearer."
Share a helpful YouTube channel for legal professionals. What makes it valuable to you?
💡 Example: "LegalEagle breaks down case law in a way that is easy to follow."
What blog do you read to keep up with changes in your legal specialty?
💡 Example: "I follow SCOTUSblog for Supreme Court updates."
Is there a contract template resource you trust? Share it with the group.
💡 Example: "Docracy has great open-source contract templates."
Which legal newsletter do you always read? What keeps you subscribed?
💡 Example: "I never skip the LawSites newsletter for tech updates."
Recommend a legal forum or online group that has helped you solve a tough problem.
💡 Example: "Reddit's r/Lawyers has been a great place to ask niche questions."
Have you found an app that saves you time on legal research or document review?
💡 Example: "CaseText's AI features make document review much faster."
Share a free resource for staying compliant with new regulations.
💡 Example: "The FTC website has excellent compliance guideline updates."
What tool do you use for time tracking in your legal practice?
💡 Example: "I use Toggl to track billable hours efficiently."
Recommend a legal ethics resource that you find trustworthy.
💡 Example: "The ABA Center for Professional Responsibility is my go-to."
Which LinkedIn group or page offers the best legal discussions in your opinion?
💡 Example: "I recommend 'Legal Innovation' for thoughtful conversations."
Is there a government site you rely on for legal updates?
💡 Example: "The US Courts website is my main source for federal rules."
Post a video or webinar that helped you improve your legal skills.
💡 Example: "This LexisNexis webinar on e-discovery was a game changer."
What online tool do you recommend for secure legal document storage?
💡 Example: "NetDocuments keeps my files organized and safe."
Have you used a client intake software that you would recommend? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "I like Lawmatics for its easy intake forms and automation."
Can you share a checklist or guide that helped with your case prep?
💡 Example: "I use the NITA trial notebook checklist every time I prepare for court."
Which legal newsletter gives the best case law summaries in your view?
💡 Example: "I like the JDSupra daily digest for concise updates."
Share a legal podcast episode that changed your perspective on your specialty.
💡 Example: "The LawNext episode on legal ops was eye-opening for me."
What resource helped you the most when you started as a paralegal or junior associate?
💡 Example: "The NALA career center answered a lot of my early questions."
Is there a free legal database you rely on? Tell us how it helps your research.
💡 Example: "Google Scholar is my go-to for free case law searches."
What software do you use for managing court deadlines?
💡 Example: "I use LawToolBox to keep track of all my court dates."
Recommend a resource for learning about legal project management.
💡 Example: "The Legal Project Management Quick Reference Guide is very practical."
Share a checklist or tool that helps you with legal billing.
💡 Example: "I recommend the ABA billing checklist for best practices."
What resource do you recommend for staying on top of privacy law updates?
💡 Example: "I follow the IAPP website for privacy news and analysis."
Is there a tool that helps you manage e-discovery? Share your top pick.
💡 Example: "Relativity simplifies our e-discovery process."
Share a resource that helps with legal marketing or client acquisition.
💡 Example: "I use the Clio Grow blog for marketing strategies."
What legal tech newsletter do you read for product updates?
💡 Example: "I follow LawSites for the latest on legal technology."
Do you have a favorite legal case database for international law?
💡 Example: "I use the World Legal Information Institute for international cases."
Recommend a resource for pro bono opportunities in your area.
💡 Example: "Pro Bono Net lists many local and virtual volunteer opportunities."
Is there a resource that helped you prepare for the bar exam? Share your advice.
💡 Example: "Adaptibar was the most effective bar prep tool for me."
What tool do you recommend for online dispute resolution?
💡 Example: "Modria is user-friendly and effective for ODR."
Share a resource that makes legal citation easier.
💡 Example: "I use Legal Citation Generator to format my references."
Have you found a helpful resource for legal document automation?
💡 Example: "Documate streamlines my document drafting process."
What online course do you recommend for learning about legal tech?
💡 Example: "The Legal Tech Essentials course from ALM is a solid introduction."
Recommend a webinar or event that expanded your legal network.
💡 Example: "The ABA Techshow networking sessions helped me connect with peers."
Is there a must-read legal news site you visit daily?
💡 Example: "Above the Law is my daily source for legal news."
Share a legal infographic, cheat sheet, or visual guide you have found useful.
💡 Example: "The ABA's visual guide to legal research steps is on my wall."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community platform of choice. Encourage members to share a link or name the resource, and ask them to explain how it helped them or why they find it valuable. Pin especially useful threads or compile recommendations into a shared document for ongoing reference. Rotate between template styles to keep engagement fresh and reach different types of members.
On all platforms, use clear and concise language to lower the barrier for participation. Tag or mention members who may have relevant expertise to spark responses. Use polls or upvotes to highlight the most useful resources. Feature top recommendations in newsletters or announcements to maximize visibility.
When using our templates to prompt case law database recommendations, frame your posts around sharing user experiences and best practices rather than direct endorsements. Emphasize the educational value, and remind members to avoid promotional language or sharing affiliate links, aligning with most legal forums' anti-solicitation guidelines.
Absolutely. Legal professionals often require jurisdiction-specific resources. Use the template’s customization prompts to specify the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., 'California civil procedure guides') so members can share targeted, compliant resources like state bar CLE programs or local court tools, increasing the post's relevance and engagement.
When using templates to recommend innovative or debated tools, include a disclaimer prompt reminding members to discuss both benefits and ethical considerations, such as compliance with ABA Model Rules or data privacy risks. Invite balanced perspectives and refer to your community’s professional responsibility guidelines to ensure nuanced, informed discussions.
Yes, our templates include customizable fields for specifying practice areas. Directly reference the niche area in your prompt (e.g., 'Best resources for maritime lien enforcement') to elicit specialized recommendations from practitioners who understand the unique complexities and authoritative sources within those legal domains.
In your post, remind members—using template cues—to recommend only publicly available, non-confidential resources. Suggest they summarize or describe the resource’s value instead of sharing restricted materials directly, ensuring compliance with legal ethics and community confidentiality standards.
Leverage the template’s jurisdiction tag fields to request that members specify the country or legal system relevant to their recommended resource. Encourage members to note any regional applicability issues, such as civil law vs. common law differences, to help readers assess a resource’s relevance in their own practice.
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