Of course, there are also a variety of newsgroups devoted to legal issues. Deals with issues related to constitutional law and politics Groups such as these allow attorneys to share ideas, exchange information and keep informed. It is also a vehicle an attorney can use to discuss specific case issues with the best specialist in the country should the need arise. The Internet provides access to a wealth of information from that is very useful, whatever field you are in. The legal field is no exception.
Lawyers can find cases, statutes and similar materials on the Internet.
If a lawyer knows a case name or docket number, he can quickly get a copy from many locations on the Internet at no cost. I even get copies of every United States Supreme Court decision sent to me by electronic mail at the moment the Court releases the decision. In my own case, this has often saved valuable research time that my clients would otherwise have to pay for. The Internet is also a great place to find all sorts of factual information an attorney might need on a case. I can post a question to a newsgroup regarding some information I am seeking and get responses from throughout the world.