Buyer's Guide to Legal Tech Tools: 10 Key Considerations

1. Define Clear Objectives

Identify specific inefficiencies or challenges your legal team faces. Whether automating contracts, accelerating decision-making, or ensuring compliance, having clear objectives will streamline your search for the right tool.

2. Evaluate AI Capabilities

Not all AI solutions are created equal. Ensure the vendor’s AI effectively solves real-world problems rather than serving as a superficial add-on. Look for tools that clearly demonstrate improvements in productivity and accuracy (Artificial Lawyer, 2025). A recent 2025 study by Vals AI found that most legal tools can achieve 80% accuracy at speeds up to 80 times faster than traditional methods. We’re seeing similar results from clients using Pocketlaw (Vals AI, 2025).

3. Transparency and Trust

In the legal world, trust is crucial. Select tools offering transparent, understandable AI solutions. Clear explanations and visibility into the AI decision-making process foster trust and simplify compliance (Artificial Lawyer, 2025).

4. Robust Security Standards

Data security is non-negotiable. Ensure your chosen platform adheres to stringent security standards. For example, Pocketlaw is ISO 27001 & SOC2 certified, GDPR compliant, and Data encrypted at rest with AES 256 and in transit with TLS 1.2+. We also offer EU-based deployments for customers with specific data residency requirements.

5. Seamless Integration

The best tech solutions integrate smoothly into your existing processes. Pocketlaw, for instance, easily integrates with CRM systems and document repositories, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflows and greater operational efficiency.

6. Pilot Testing

Before committing fully, consider pilot testing the technology. Pilot programs enable you to validate the tool’s effectiveness and identify potential issues early, ensuring a smoother company-wide rollout (Bloomberg Law, 2025).

7. Ethical Considerations

Be aware of ethical implications and ensure the AI solution includes mechanisms for human oversight. Tools must empower legal professionals, providing accurate support without inadvertently introducing risks (One Legal, 2025).

8. Future-Proof Scalability

Your chosen solution should grow with your business. Pocketlaw’s platform is built to scale, ensuring your legal operations remain agile, responsive, and efficient, even as your demands increase.

9. Dedicated Support and Training

Implementation success hinges on vendor support. Confirm that comprehensive onboarding and responsive customer service are provided. High-quality support ensures your team can quickly maximize the benefits of your new tool.

10. Total Cost of Ownership

Consider all associated costs, not just the initial investment. Analyze ongoing subscription fees, maintenance costs, and potential downtime. Choose a solution that delivers consistent value over time.

Conclusion

The right legal tech tool can empower your legal and business teams, enabling you to move faster, stay in control, and scale consistently. Evaluating these ten factors ensures you invest strategically and confidently, setting your team up for sustained success.

About Pocketlaw

Pocketlaw transforms legal operations into strategic business enablers. Our innovative, AI-powered platform automates contracts, streamlines approvals, provides advanced legal data insights, and empowers your teams to operate with speed, control, and consistency.