FAQs

Your Frequently Asked Questions

What makes LawMaster the best choice for a legal practice or in-house legal department?
LawMaster’s legal resource management system delivers an audited 30% output, outcome and profit return by integrating people, processes, and performance. It is able to achieve incredible results through a totally integrated and flexible approach to legal business management. The LawMaster LRM solution has been developed from the ground up to create the highest levels of excellence for Australian legal professionals. It is easily scalable… highly affordable… and very effective.

How does LawMaster differ from its competitors?
LawMaster LRM is everything in one system that a law firm and its lawyers need to get the job done – any time, any place. LawMaster LRM is a totally integrated legal resource management solution written using Microsoft™ technology. With LawMaster LRM you have ONE VERSION OF THE TRUTH!

How long does it take to install LawMaster?
The installation of LawMaster can be undertaken in a time frame that meets your needs. LawMaster can be installed in as little as one week for small firms, however customised installations typically popular with larger firms require detailed planning and execution and can take substantially longer.

How is LawMaster priced?
LawMaster has 3 flexible SaaS (Software as a Service) solution options:

  • LRM In House – Monthly per user Service fee including SW License Rental
  • LRM On Demand – Monthly per user Service fee including SW License Rental AND Cloud Based Hosting Services
  • LRM Variable Advantage – Variable Monthly per user Service fee including SW License Rental (with the Option for Cloud Based Hosting Services)

Please contact LawMaster for more information on pricing.

Financially, the fee-for-percentage-of-use option enables legal practices to:

  • Take advantage of LawMaster more quickly
  • Better use their capital for other purposes
  • Avoid expensive borrowings and leases
  • Lower overheads
  • Reduced risk
  • Work with a true service partner

How do you pay for LawMaster if you are an in-house legal department or a government organisation?
Per user per monthly basis

Recurring annual licence fees.  How much do these cost?
These are part of the subscription costs, which are based on a per user per month basis

How long does it take to learn how to use LawMaster?
Training a lawyer on LawMaster usually takes one – two days.  It is competency based and available to suit different levels of users – and their role in the organisation.  Training is delivered by LawMaster.  There are ample opportunities for Q+As, and individual hands-on support.

How is training provided?
LawMaster provides all training.  It has mobile training room resources that enable it to host training on a customer’s premises or off site at a convenient location

What about training for individuals who join the firm after LawMaster has been deployed?
Staff are able to attend the next available scheduled course or make customised arrangements.

Can you run LawMaster on laptops and mobiles?
All modern remote connection options are available.  In particular, LawMaster features a mobile lawyers workbench – the iBench – on your iPhone, iPad or similar

Can LawMaster run on Macs?
Yes.

What is involved in upgrading to the latest version of LawMaster?
A simple download.  The brilliant design of LawMaster LRM software provides a clear and functional upgrade path over its life.