Best Smartphone Apps for LS Forum

[GobiasIndustries]

I didn't see a dedicated thread to this anywhere, but I thought it might be useful to try and collect some good smartphone apps that help with various aspects of law school. I assume the majority of law students have an iPhone/Android/BB/whatever, so I'm sure it'll be helpful.

I'll try and update this post as we get suggestions but I can't promise anything!

EDIT: Maybe if you have a suggestion, specify whether it's free or paid. Might help in the big list.

iPhone
BarBri (free)
Black's Law Dictionary ($50)
Dropbox (free)
Essential Law Dictionary ($10)
Evernote (free)
Law in a Flash Series; Multiple Subjects ($40 each)
LawStack (free)

[CG614]

I like this thread. Good idea. I am thinking some of the multi-tasking apps would be useful. I have yet to purchase any, but would love to hear others thoughts.

[T14_Scholly]

No actually, this thread isn't helpful at all. Because there are only a handful of smartphone apps worth using for anything, let alone law school.

[tintin]

No actually, this thread isn't helpful at all. Because there are only a handful of smartphone apps worth using for anything, let alone law school.

nice 'tar

[CG614]

No actually, this thread isn't helpful at all. Because there are only a handful of smartphone apps worth using for anything, let alone law school.

You, my friend, are wrong. If even one app is mentioned that marginal helps, then this thread is helpful. Your post on this thread, however, is utterly useless. Good day.

[matrix637]

black's law dictionary -iphone
Essential Law dictionary -iphone
Law in a Flash series (Torts, Crim Law, Con Law,...) -iphone

I am just a 0L, so I don't really know the usefulness of these apps.

[jwalsh16]

SI Swimsuit App.....everybody needs a distraction

[nealric]

barbri app

I actually used it for the MPRE- it basically replicates what you do in the barbri classes.

[SamSeaborn2016]

black's law dictionary -iphone
Essential Law dictionary -iphone
Law in a Flash series (Torts, Crim Law, Con Law,...) -iphone

I am just a 0L, so I don't really know the usefulness of these apps.

I wasn't aware there was a Black's Law Dictionary app for the iphone. That is pretty neat. Not sure if it is $50 neat, though.

[matrix637]

black's law dictionary -iphone
Essential Law dictionary -iphone
Law in a Flash series (Torts, Crim Law, Con Law,...) -iphone

I am just a 0L, so I don't really know the usefulness of these apps.

I wasn't aware there was a Black's Law Dictionary app for the iphone. That is pretty neat. Not sure if it is $50 neat, though.

jailbreak ftw.

[SAE]

black's law dictionary -iphone
Essential Law dictionary -iphone
Law in a Flash series (Torts, Crim Law, Con Law,...) -iphone

I am just a 0L, so I don't really know the usefulness of these apps.

I wasn't aware there was a Black's Law Dictionary app for the iphone. That is pretty neat. Not sure if it is $50 neat, though.

jailbreak ftw.

I take it, it's not IP law that you are pursuing..

[applytherightway]

Spam.

[beach_terror]

I know this is the opposite of the point of this thread, but I'm considering bagging my smart phone for law school. It'll save me on data plan charges, and I wont worry about it being a distraction. Anyone else thinking of doing this?

[BriaTharen]

I know this is the opposite of the point of this thread, but I'm considering bagging my smart phone for law school. It'll save me on data plan charges, and I wont worry about it being a distraction. Anyone else thinking of doing this?

The exact reason why I did not upgrade to an iPhone when I got a new phone 2 weeks ago.

[firebreathingliberal]

Evernote

This is software/app that you can get for your computer/ipod touch/iphone that lets you sync notes you take in the program on your pc with your phone and you can capture notes from the internet as well.

So for example, you can capture a case off westlaw and have it avail on your phone to read. Or you can take notes and such and review them from your phone without having your laptop out.

Also... it's free

Or you can just buy the iPad: --LinkRemoved--

[traehekat]

Evernote

This is software/app that you can get for your computer/ipod touch/iphone that lets you sync notes you take in the program on your pc with your phone and you can capture notes from the internet as well.

So for example, you can capture a case off westlaw and have it avail on your phone to read. Or you can take notes and such and review them from your phone without having your laptop out.

Also... it's free

Or you can just buy the iPad: --LinkRemoved--

The iPad - just another thing you can't buy with $145,000 in debt.

That said, I played with one the other day... it was pretty sweet.

[GobiasIndustries]

I use Dropbox pretty constantly with just my day-to-day stuff, so I think it'll be invaluable during school. You install it on your Mac or PC, and then it basically acts as a folder where you can drop stuff that you want backed up to the cloud. You can access your Dropbox files via their website (on any computer; just log in) and the iPhone app lets you view and manage them.

There's also an app called LawStack that's just a collection of documents - the Constitution, Federal Rules, etc. I'm sure having that around can't hurt.

Both are free.

[MC Southstar]

No actually, this thread isn't helpful at all. Because there are only a handful of smartphone apps worth using for anything, let alone law school.

This.

[JustE]

This seemed a bit dated... Bump for new apps

[ShastaNikki]

I saw there's a DroidLaw app now, for Android devices...haven't looked at it a lot, but there's free and purchasable "add-ons" for it...I think the app store said they were getting rid of it completely this summer and launching a new version, though.

[BriaTharen]

Caved and got a smartphone. I recommend TheChive Pro for non-laptop classes