Still using "Alt + 0169" for the § symbol?
Finally A Keyboard Designed Specifically For Lawyers
The LegalBoard is a keyboard that includes functions lawyers use every single day. With the press of a single key you can now add a legal section symbol, paragraph sign or copyright symbol.
In fact there are more than 35 commonly used legal features on the LegalBoard - all available with a single keystroke.
LegalBoard $75
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Who is this for?
If you’re a legal professional - lawyer, paralegal, assistant or law student - the LegalBoard is for you. In fact it’s the first and only keyboard designed by lawyers for lawyers.
Why do I need it?
For decades legal professionals have been forced to work on a standard keyboard designed for accountants in the last century. Common functions and symbols that you use every single day, can either involve a distracting multi-step process or an elaborate set up of hotkeys.
What will it do for me?
With the press of a single key, you can instantly switch into legal mode, to access over 35 functions that lawyers like you use every day. Each legal keystroke used saves at least 1-2 seconds of time based on our conservative estimates. And at an hourly rate of $300 per hour, that translates into saving between 8 and 16 cents every time a legal key is used!
Ultimately the LegalBoard allows you to be more focused and productive, saving you time and your clients money.
HOW IT WORKS
Flexibility
Switch into legal mode with a keystroke, and switch back to use LegalBoard as a standard keyboard.
Speed
Insert a section symbol, a comment, or a footnote, and toggle back to the text. Insert common terms like “plaintiff” and “court,” turn track changes on and off, and more.
Flow
Stop interrupting your writing, and keep your fingers on the keys. Let the keys do the work.
don't take our word for it...
Still not convinced?
We get it - we like to have a healthy dose of skepticism at Pro-Boards too... so we ran a test (check out the video at 1 minute in).
Watch as Brian types a legal citation with the LegalBoard turned on, and then types the SAME legal citation with the LegalBoard function turned off.
"But I have hotkeys for that..."
Yep, we ran that test too. Maybe you’re using ‘alt + s’ for the section symbol or ‘alt + f’ for a footnote….?
Here's the thing, hitting two or three keys is always going to be slower and more distracting than hitting one key. Plus, many of the LegalBoard functions (including the section symbol) also work in email.
Ultimately the LegalBoard will save you time for every key you use - and at a lawyers rate of $300/hour...well, that adds up to a whole lot of money pretty fast.
With the press of a single key, you can instantly switch into legal mode, with keys that allow you to...
WHO ARE WE?
The dorky guy in the suit? That would be Brian H. Potts, Pro-Boards’ founder, himself a partner at the large national law firm Perkins Coie.
The team at Pro-Boards LLC is composed of lawyers and engineers. Like you, the Pro-Boards’ lawyers have spent long days and nights writing briefs for clients. And, maybe also like you, we’ve wished for a keyboard that could keep up with the speed of our thinking. We grew tired of having to look for the section symbol and of having to type the same words over and over. So, we brought some legal minds together – and teamed up with our engineer friends – and the LegalBoard was born.
users unbox the legalboard
Bob Ambrogi of Lawsitesblog.com unboxes the LegalBoard and demonstrates its functions.
An unboxing and test-drive video for the LegalBoard, by jenkinslaw.
Used by thousands of legal professionals in 49 states, here's what they say about the legalboard
she is a beauty
hundreds of footnotes & citations made easy
launch control for legal missiles
it's the best keyboard I've used
I love it
I want to throw my work PC's keyboard through the wall
WE COULDN'T AGREE MORE...
Frequently asked questions
1. How is the LegalBoard different than a normal keyboard?
With the press of a single key, you can instantly switch into legal mode, with keys that allow you to:
--Add a §, ¶, or © symbol
--Turn track changes on and off
--Add a footnote or comment, then jump back to your place in the main text
--Find a term in your document, then toggle back to the main text
--Change line spacing
--Turn underline, italics, or bold functions on and off
--Insert common citations and legal words like “court”, “plaintiff”, and “id.”
--And much more!
2. What is the LegalPad and how is it different than the LegalBoard?
The LegalPad™ is our new mobile version of the LegalBoard™. It has many of the same features as the LegalBoard™, but is both Mac and PC compatible. Just plug into your laptop, and you're ready to go!
The legal pad is great for professionals on the move, when you don’t want to deal with the whole keyboard and for law students that don’t have a desktop keyboard. It also makes the perfect gift. You can learn more about the LegalPad™ by clicking here.
3. What do I need in order to use the LegalBoard?
LegalBoard is ready to go with a USB plug and play out of the box. No software or drivers needed.
4. Is this a mechanical keyboard?
No, the LegalBoard is a membrane keyboard, our users report it has a good weight and feel to it.
5. What applications does LegalBoard work with?
LegalBoard is designed for Microsoft Windows XP/7/8/10; but many functions also work in Microsoft Outlook. It is not compatible with OSX.
6. Does the LegalBoard work with Apple computers?
Unfortunately the LegalBoard is designed only to work with Windows-compatible computers at this time. However, our new mobile version, the LegalPad, is both Mac and PC compatible. Visit the LegalPad by clicking here.
7. Does the LegalBoard work with other applications?
LegalBoard is designed to work with standard Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office shortcuts. Many of these shortcuts are common among non-Microsoft applications, so may work on a limited basis.
8. How long will it take to get my LegalBoard?
Orders ship within 1-2 business days.
9. What if I am unhappy with my keyboard?
LegalBoard comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
10. OK got it! Where do I sign up?
That would be right here on this page :-)