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Legal101 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Legal101 is a modern, intelligent SharePoint Online Intranet portal built for law firms, powered by Azure OpenAI 4o.

Legal101 is designed for law firms looking to enhance their internal communication, collaboration, and productivity.

You can contact the Legal101 support team at [email protected].

Legal101 is specifically designed for law firms, offering 90+ webparts, 8 ready-to-use site and page templates, 6 personas, and an intelligent GenAI-powered guided search. It enhances communication, collaboration, and productivity, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated intranet experience tailored for legal professionals.

Legal101 includes features like Legal Services Assistant, Firm Directory, GenAI Powered Guided Search 2.0, and various customizable webparts that surface intelligent data, streamline searches, and provide detailed organizational information.

The Legal Services Assistant surfaces intelligent data from any line of business platform directly onto your intranet, enhancing workflow efficiency and decision-making by providing seamless access to client information, case details, and internal resources.

GenAI Powered Guided Search 2.0 is an advanced search tool that uses generative AI to refine searches for matters, SharePoint documents, and external resources. It offers context-aware suggestions and results, making information retrieval faster and more accurate.

The Firm Directory is a comprehensive legal expertise directory that allows users to connect and collaborate with all employees within the firm. It features a searchable directory, detailed employee profiles, and a visual organizational chart representation.

Legal101 offers 8 ready-to-use site and page templates specifically designed for offices, practices, services, clients, and matters. These templates help law firms quickly set up and manage their intranet pages with ease.

Legal101 enhances collaboration through its extensive suite of webparts, including the Firm Directory for connecting with colleagues, Legal Services Assistant for accessing key data, and GenAI Powered Guided Search 2.0 for efficient information retrieval, all designed to streamline communication and teamwork.

Yes, Legal101 is highly customizable. It includes various webparts, site templates, and personas that can be tailored to meet the specific needs and workflows of different law firms, ensuring a personalized intranet experience.

The GenAI Powered Guided Search improves search efficiency by providing context-aware suggestions and refining results based on the specific needs of the user. It makes finding matters, documents, and external resources easier and more intuitive.

The Client Lookup feature allows users to effortlessly find client information by typing in relevant keywords, which auto-update to provide quick access to client data.

This feature tracks associates’ availability in real time, improving resource allocation and project planning.

The Firm Org Chart displays the firm’s organizational structure, helping employees understand hierarchy and reporting relationships.

It is a notification system that displays urgent information such as IT outages or office closures to ensure timely communication with all employees.

The Read Experience Icon provides easy access to the firm’s Read page experience, promoting easy navigation to important reading materials.

The Firm Footer provides access to useful links, feedback options, and help resources to enhance user experience.

It’s a sophisticated search tool that allows users to find specific people, clients, and matters, with filters and refiners to narrow down results.

Client Search – Advanced Search offers advanced capabilities to find client information, including the use of refiners and specific filters.

Matter Search enables users to quickly find detailed matter information using specific filters and refiners for accurate results.

It helps locate individuals within the organization by allowing users to refine their search with filters like department, role, or expertise.

The Client Page provides essential details about the target client, including key financial metrics, relationship partners, and matter history.

The Matter Page Header shows essential information about the matter, including key identifiers, status, and important dates.

It displays key financial indicators such as billing and expenses, aiding in the effective financial management of legal matters.

The Office Page includes information on office layout, visitor guides, local amenities, and weather updates, making it a resourceful hub for office-related information.

The Practice Group Page Header displays the group’s title and mission, along with leadership information and relevant resources.

It centralizes information related to the Admin Department, including firm affiliations, job openings, and the services offered.

It lists available learning and development programs, including training sessions, workshops, and other educational resources.

Pro Bono Opportunities provide information on how attorneys can get involved in pro bono work, including client and matter-based opportunities.

The Hero News Banner is a prominently displayed section that features the latest and most important news on the intranet homepage.

Events are showcased in two formats: Large Events for firm-wide events and Small Events for localized or team-specific activities.

t’s a dedicated space on the Home page where firm leadership can post brief, impactful messages to communicate with the entire firm.

This section shows firm news, important announcements, and information about the firm’s involvement in community activities.

The User Profile Page includes personalized employee information such as contact details, role, department, and recent activities.

The Wellness section features resources aimed at promoting employee well-being, including wellness programs and support services.

Legal101 provides a dedicated component that shows your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit status, helping you manage and track your required educational credits.

Yes, Legal101 is versatile and can be deployed on both Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online and SharePoint On-premises. This flexibility ensures that law firms can implement Legal101 according to their preferred infrastructure, whether they are utilizing cloud-based solutions or maintaining an on-premises environment.