ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Legal technology

Hey kiddo! Do you know what technology means? It's when we use tools and machines to do things better and faster than we could by ourselves. Legal technology is when we use tools and machines to help with things related to the law.

You know how we have rules that we have to follow, like not hitting our friends or taking things that don't belong to us? Those rules are called laws. Sometimes people might break those rules and that's where lawyers come in. They help people understand what the laws are and how to make sure they follow them.

Legal technology helps lawyers do their job better and faster. For example, instead of keeping all their important papers in a filing cabinet, lawyers can use a computer to keep everything organized. They can use special software that helps them search for important information quickly. They can also send and receive messages to other lawyers or their clients using email or text messages.

Some legal technology is really cool! Have you ever heard of something called "virtual reality?" It's like a video game, but instead of just using a controller to move the character around, you wear a special headset that makes you feel like you're really there! Some lawyers use virtual reality to help them prepare for court cases. They can practice their arguments and get a feel for what it might be like to be in the courtroom without ever having to leave their office.

So, legal technology helps lawyers do their job better and faster by using tools and machines like computers, software, and even virtual reality!