Hey rebels, Tom here 👋. I’m going to cut straight to the chase: legal is changing fast.
If you’re practicing the same way you did in 1995 (maybe even 2015), you’re in for a rude awakening. But if you’re curious, resourceful, and a little bit rebellious, the next phase of law can be your playground.
To keep up with the pace of change, I’ve revamped our playground. LawDroid Manifesto has a new look and a new format and I’d like to give you a quick tour..
Why We’re Here
LawDroid Manifesto isn’t just another newsletter, it’s our rebel base.
Think of it as the hangout for lawyers, technologists, and legal-adjacent tinkerers who want to learn, build, and thrive with AI, without the hype, the gatekeeping, or the fear-mongering.
Mission: Empower solos, small and medium firms to use generative AI as a creative collaborator, re-imagining how legal services are delivered.
Vibe: Punk-rock optimism: direct, upbeat, occasionally irreverent, always actionable.
Community nickname: I hereby deputize you as a Legal Rebel (because polite disruption is still disruption).
What You’ll Get—Week in, Week Out
Here’s the schedule for what you’ll get with your LawDroid Manifesto subscription:
Daily
GenAI News (Top 5 + Tom’s take)
What it is: A brisk rundown of the day’s five biggest AI/legal headlines that I personally curate, plus my commentary that connects the dots.
Why it matters: Stay current without doom-scrolling.
Monday
LawDroid Manifesto Podcast
What it is: Up to 60-minute conversations with legal innovators about their origin stories and concrete wins.
Why it matters: Borrow proven playbooks from people already doing the work.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Thought Pieces (Long-form & Bite-size)
What it is: Big-idea essays and snackable riffs—two on-ramps to the same insights.
Why it matters: Deep dives and quick hits for your lunch break.
Wednesday
Last Week in Legal AI Report + 4-min Video Recap
What it is: A nine page report on last week’s news (and quick video recap) that distills everything that mattered in AI law the prior week.
Why it matters: Catch up in the time it takes to walk to court.
Saturday and Sunday
We take a rest break! 😁
Monthly
Gen AI Toolkits
What it is: Step-by-step playbooks (drafting, research, client communications, and more). Paid subs get the full library; free subs can peek once.
Why it matters: Turn theory into billable-hour efficiency.
On Demand
Generative AI Law Course (Podcast Edition)
What it is: 13 lecture-style episodes from my law-school course.
Why it matters: Build foundational fluency in AI while commuting.
How to Navigate
At the top of every page, you’ll see these quick-access tabs:
GenAI News: All daily drops and weekly reports in one archive.
GenAI Toolkits: Indexed by workflow (drafting, research, client intake, etc.).
GenAI Law Course: The full podcast line-up for Generative AI and the Delivery of Legal Services.
Podcast: Every episode (law-firm founders, professors, startup CEOs), all under one roof.
Bookmark ‘em, binge ‘em, or cite them in court filings (okay, maybe not that last one).
Free vs. Paid—What’s the Difference?
Free Rebel
Daily news briefs, Monday podcasts, one free Toolkit “peek,” comment access, and the pleasure of knowing you’re part of the uprising.
Paid Rebel (only $10 per month)
Everything above plus unlimited Toolkits, course materials, early book access, exclusive Q&A sessions, and priority topic requests.
Pro-tip: many firms expense the paid tier and group subscriptions are available — check your policy.
Three Ways to Jump In Today
Read today’s Top 5 AI stories—takes under three minutes.
Queue up the latest podcast episode for your next drive.
Request a Toolkit topic you need right now (paid rebels jump the line!).
Be Part of Something Special
90,000+ views for month can’t be wrong. Don’t miss out on what we’re covering.
Closing Argument
AI is having an impact, and legal is getting more competitive fast. You can ignore it, fear it, or master it. LawDroid Manifesto exists so the right lawyers — resourceful, curious, rebellious — won’t get left behind.
Ready to raise a little healthy anarchy?
Hit Subscribe, share this with the smartest lawyer you know, and let’s build the future of law together.
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Tom Martin
Founder / LawDroid Manifesto
P.S. Question, suggestion, or success story? Drop a comment or email me directly at tom[at]lawdroid.com. Every rebel voice counts. Let’s keep the revolution rolling!
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