The solo law software that fuels success
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Reclaim your day
Simplify your work, and let legal AI handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what really matters.
Get answers built on facts. Get cited, matter-specific analysis with Clio Work, the only legal AI that knows your cases, their context, and the law.
View your whole matter in seconds. Clio Work reasons from everything in your matter, so you know what happened, where things stand, and what’s most important.
Track every billable minute: Never miss an opportunity to capture revenue with intuitive time and expense tracking..
Work from anywhere: Access your practice securely on desktop or mobile—whether you’re at the office, in court, or on the go.
Close more cases—faster: Generate templates, complete forms instantly, and securely store everything in one place using automated document management software.
Ditch the juggling act: Integrate Integrate your favorite tools with Clio to keep everything connected—no more switching between systems.
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Boost your revenue and get paid faster
Every minute counts when you’re running a solo practice—spend less time on invoicing and more on billable work.
Simplify billing and payments: Complete bulk billing, automate the entire billing process, and set payment reminders—so you can get paid faster without chasing down clients.
Collect more, sooner: Offer flexible payment options, including easy online and in-person methods, to reduce delays.
Know what’s driving revenue: Stay on top of your finances with real-time, easy-to-understand financial reporting.
Manage your money with confidence: Use accounting software built for legal professionals, not just accountants.
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Turn leads into loyal clients
Attract new business, simplify intake, and deliver a seamless experience—all on your own.
Manage leads with ease: Track new opportunities and convert them into loyal clients with Clio’s powerful legal client relationship management (CRM) software.
Simplify client intake: Automate your intake process from appointment scheduling, welcome emails, and document requests.
Exceed expectations: Impress clients with e-signatures, secure online portals, and flexible fee options—so you can collect what you need without the endless follow-ups.
Get more of the right clients: AI client acquisition responds after hours, screens leads for fit and searches for conflicts, books qualified prospects into an appointment, and nurtures them long after the case is closed.
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Optimize legal work with AI
Extend your work, without overextending you. AI in Clio Manage amplifies your productivity. Clio Work supports the legal work in every matter, from analysis and drafting to research.
- Automatically extract key dates from court files and add them to your calendar and task list.
- Connect your matters to the world’s largest global law library to get trusted research, insights, and outputs.
- Draft the work each matter calls for, from briefs and discovery requests to contracts and memos, based on the law and your facts.
- Surface priorities, risks, and next steps before they become issues.
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A support system for solo lawyers
Running your own firm can feel isolating, but with Clio, you’re part of a larger community that’s here to help you succeed.
Connect and learn: Join a network of solo lawyers, attend Clio events, and learn from legal experts and industry leaders.
Access expert help: Access training and on demand resources through Clio Academy and get fast, helpful support at any time.
Stay ahead: Learn what’s working for firms like yours with real-time insights and the Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms report.
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Legal software for solo lawyers FAQs
What law practice management software is the best for a solo practice?
Clio is widely considered the leading case management solution with a rating of 4.5/5 or higher on G2 Crowd, SoftwareAdvice.com, Capterra, and Lawyerist.
Our software is also trusted by 400,000+ legal professionals and approved by over 100+ bar associations and law societies worldwide. It is the go-to solution for solo lawyers thanks to integrating with tools you are using, billing automation, and improved collaboration, as well as outstanding customer support.
How can practice management software for solo law firms help increase billing?
Practice management software helps you spend less time on admin work and more on billable tasks. With tools like Clio Payments, you can simplify billing, speed up collections, and increase realization rates. Use our calculator to see how much time and revenue your firm could save with Clio.
What software do solo law firms use?
Solo lawyers typically rely on a combination of tools to run their practices. A legal practice management platform—like Clio—is the core of the tech stack. In addition, solo firms often use:
- Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero)
- Document tools (e.g., Microsoft Word)
- Email providers (e.g., Outlook, Gmail)
- Virtual receptionists or assistants for admin support
To reduce workload and minimize errors, it’s best when all tools are integrated. Clio connects with 100+ apps so you can keep your systems in sync and working for you.
Is Clio scalable for solo lawyers planning to grow their practice?
Absolutely. Clio grows with your practice, offering flexible tools and integrations that support increased caseloads, collaboration, and more complex workflows as your firm expands.
Does Clio offer legal AI for solo lawyers?
Yes. Clio Work is Clio’s legal AI built for real legal work. It helps solo lawyers understand case context, analyze matter documents, research relevant law, build stronger strategies, and get to better drafts faster.
Do solo lawyers need Clio Manage to use Clio Work?
No. Clio Work is available to solo lawyers as a standalone product, so you can use it without subscribing to Clio Manage. It does, however, connect with Clio Manage if you use both, drawing on your matter data to provide more context.
How can AI help solo lawyers work more efficiently?
Clio Work helps solo lawyers move through time-consuming legal work faster, including research, document review, analysis, strategy, and drafting. By bringing together matter context, relevant law, and key facts, Clio Work helps you get to a stronger work product faster. That way, you can focus on higher-value client work without adding staff.
Is Clio's legal AI secure for solo lawyers?
Yes. Clio Work runs on Clio’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, certified to SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA standards. Client and matter data stays inside Clio’s secure environment, is never shared, and is not used to train AI models.