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Studying at college or university is never a piece of cake. Every single day, young people encounter a new challenge. And, as a law student, you may have the worst of it simply due to the complexity and peculiarity of your field. But, don’t get terrified just yet, because today there are plenty of tools that can make your life less stressful and, in this article, you will learn about some of them.
Top 6 Handiest Apps to Have in a Law Student’s Toolkit
Being in college, you have to process lots of information, prepare for numerous exams, write tons of papers, and do lots of research. All these processes are pretty basic and well familiar to everyone who has been to college or uni. However, although everyone knows what to expect, handling all these tasks is never easy.
Luckily, today, you can benefit from technology to make the process of studying simpler. Here is our selection of the best apps that will come in handy for every law student out there.
Black’s Law Dictionary
First published in 1891, the Black’s Law Dictionary is still considered to be the most authoritative dictionary for the professionals in the field of US law. For almost 130 years this dictionary has been the gold standard for the legal language and now, you can keep it right in your pocket. The app created by Thomson Reuters is available for iOS and Android devices. It costs $54.99, but it is a great investment as it is one of the most essential tools for every law specialist.
FastCase
FastCase is one of the most used and trusted tools for legal research that won the American Association of Law Libraries Award. What we love most about this tool is that it makes research simple and faster than ever. It comes with handy searching, filtering, and data visualization features.
With the help of FastCase, you have a comprehensive legal database at your fingertips. The app is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.
OYEZ
Oyez.org is one of the best online resources for law students. The website was created by one of the professors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, which offers public access to an extensive archive of the US Supreme Court. This online resource has a huge database of the Supreme Court cases, relevant news, audios of oral arguments, and much more. This resource offers you a simple way to keep up with the most interesting legal cases. And there is a great free app that puts all this data right into your smartphone!
Scanner Pro
Apart from dictionaries, informative, and research apps, there are also lots of handy tools that can simplify students’ everyday tasks. One of them is Scanner Pro. As a law student, you are most likely dealing with tons of important paper resources. That’s why it is vital to keep all the documents and papers in a single place to ensure that nothing gets lost. That’s when you need Scanner Pro.
This iOS app costs only $3.99 but gives you plenty of benefits. It makes it possible to scan important papers on the go, save them in the preferred format, and store all the files on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Burton’s Legal Thesaurus
First published in 1980, this source is declared to be the leading thesaurus in the field of law and also one of the most cited resources. The physical book has long been one of the most essential materials for aspiring and professional lawyers, which is why keeping a mobile version of it in your smartphone is definitely a good idea.
The version of the app for iOS can be purchased for $49.99, but be sure that it is a good investment. And there is also an app for Android users.
Anki
The last on this list, but not less effective app for law students is Anki. It is a learning app that makes studying faster and simpler. Anki helps you learn more effectively by using well-organized flashcards to memorize the material. Although there are quite a few flashcard apps, Anki is one of the best ones thanks to its wide functionality and user-friendliness.
The Bottom Line
Being a student has never been easy. But, luckily, we live in a modern age where technology rules the world. Today, law students have plenty of smart devices, tools, and apps that can help them through all stages of their legal career with ease. The apps from this list are just a few of the many tools you can use to succeed, so be sure to use them to your benefit!
