In addition, if you are about to view a document that is already in RECAP’s archive, you will be notified of the document’s availability before you view it on PACER.įor those who use Westlaw and Lexis, Bestlaw adds features to make legal research faster and easier.

RECAP (PACER spelled backward) is a handy extension that encourages you to “free the law.” When you search PACER, any document or docket you view will be added to RECAP’s free database for others to use, essentially allowing you to provide a public service as you work.

You can add these extensions by finding them in the store or menu and following the instructions on each page.

These browser extensions can help solve a workflow or productivity problem at little or no cost.įind extensions by searching in the Google Store, the Chrome Web Store, the Firefox add-on menu, or similar locations in Opera, Explorer, Edge, or Safari. The majority are available for either Chrome or Firefox, but there are several that are available for other browsers as well. The extensions below are mostly free and are meant to make you a more productive, better researcher. They focus on performing particular tasks or improving user experience in a particular way. Extensions are add-ons that live within your browser of choice. Working in an office today, especially a law office, means that you will spend a lot of time staring at a computer monitor – conducting research, answering emails, and doing day-to-day work.īrowser extensions are a great way to make the technological aspect of your job easier. This article was originally published by Kris Turner on Octoin Inside Track, the bi-weekly newsletter of the state bar of Wisconsin. Whether you need help staying away from distracting websites, saving articles for later, or remembering passwords, there is an extension or add-on out there that can help. Browser extensions are effective tools for enhancing productivity and improving web browsing.

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