LegalBoard Reviews

Major Time Savings: The keyboard saves an average of 20 minutes per 70 minutes of legal writing by allowing single-key access to over 35 legal functions like the section symbol (§), paragraph symbol (¶), and common terms like "id." and "supra".

Streamlined Workflow: Users can instantly toggle track changes, comments, bold, italics, and underline without using mouse clicks or complex hotkey combinations.

Designed by Lawyers: The product is created by a team of lawyers and engineers who understand the specific demands of writing briefs and legal documents.

Wireless Option Available: A low-profile, sleek wireless version (LegalBoard Wireless™) offers added mobility without plugs or loose wires.

Mac Compatibility via Add-on: While the main keyboard is not Mac-compatible, the LegalPad™ Numpad provides legal functions for Mac OS users.

High User Satisfaction: Reviews describe it as a "major life hack," "worth every penny," and a "great time saver" for litigation attorneys and law students.

No Mac Support for Main Keyboard: The wired and wireless LegalBoard keyboards are not compatible with Mac computers; they only work with Microsoft Word on Windows XP/7/8/10.

High Cost: The product is considered expensive, which may deter some buyers despite its utility.

Potential Gimmickry: Some users, particularly those who have set up their own Word shortcuts (e.g., typing "ss" for §), find the special keys gimmicky or unnecessary.

Learning Curve for Setup: While the software is user-friendly, the sheer number of possibilities can be overwhelming to set up initially, with many "rabbit holes" for automation structures.

Minor Technical Issues: Some users report the software is slightly buggy at times (e.g., cards remaining in columns after refresh) and experience a lag between the website and practice management software like Clio.

Interface Readability: The user interface can be hard to read, and the color scheme is difficult for some people to see.