The Advocate Diary| What you need | Paper diary | The Advocate Diary app |
|---|---|---|
| Next date of hearing | Written by hand after checking court websites | Can update automatically from court data |
| Reminders | You have to remember to look | Daily and weekly reminders on your phone |
| Finding an old case | Turn back through pages and past years | Search by case or party |
| Team access | One copy, with one person at a time | Shared with team members by case |
| Documents | Kept in separate physical files | Attached to the case on your phone |
| Fees | Separate register, or none at all | Private fee book for each case |
| Lost or damaged | The diary and its entries can be lost for good | Log in on another device |
| Battery and internet | Needs neither | Needs a phone, and a connection to sync |
How to move from a paper diary
- 1
Install and log in
Download the app and sign in with your mobile number and OTP.
- 2
Add upcoming matters
Begin with the cases that have dates in the next few weeks.
- 3
Run both for a while
Keep your paper diary until you trust that nothing is missing.
Want a fuller routine? Read how to organise a digital case diary.
Paper diary vs app FAQs
Is a digital diary better than a paper diary?
For most advocates, yes, because it adds search, reminders, sharing and court data updates. A paper diary is still simple and needs no battery, so you can keep both while you switch.
How long does it take to move to an app?
You do not have to do it all at once. Start with matters that have upcoming dates, which you can add at about a minute each, then add older files as they come up.
Should I throw away my paper diaries?
No. Keep your old diaries and files in line with your professional and record-keeping obligations.
What happens if my phone is lost?
Your diary is tied to your account rather than your phone. Log in on another device with your registered mobile number, and contact support if someone else may have access to the lost phone.
Ready to try it?
Free to download for Android and iPhone. Questions first? Talk to us on WhatsApp.