Client Registration and Work Flow
Through feedback from our DirectLaw firms, and based on some of our own
market research data, we created an alternate client registration and
workflow process to enable prospective law firm clients to, in effect,
Try Before You Buy. The alternative client jurneys
are built into the DirectLaw clilentportal which is called ClientSpace.
We call it our "short-form" registration process.
"Short-form" registration enables prospective clients to access the online
Questionnaire associated with a document by simply providing an email
address and entering a password. By not requiring the prospective
client to enter all personal data and payment upfront, they are given an
opportunity to see how the process works and know what to expect. They
can see what types of questions will be asked, and they can see what the
firm's MyLegalAffairs client space looks like and generally better
understand how they can interact with the firm online.
The ultimate goal is that the prospect will begin working on the online
Questionnaire; invest some level of time in it; and as a result will
ultimately buy. When the decision is made to purchase, completion of
the "long-form" registration is required (first/last name, complete address,
phone number and acceptance of the firm's Limited Services Agreement (LSA).
We understand that not all firms will want to use this new registration
process. Therefore, we give you a choice. The default is the new
short-form registration. However, if you prefer one of the alternates
below, please contact us via this support portal and we'll be happy to
change your platform to the registration process you prefer. NOTE:
If your DirectLaw subscription was purchased prior to January 2011, your
platform was likely set up using registration #1 (outlined below). If
you want to change to another workflow, please let us know.
Registration Option #1 --
Long-Form, Upfront Payment
- Select a Document
- Full "Long Form" Registration (first/last name, address, email address, phone number + LSA acceptance)
- Pay
- Preview/Complete Questionnaire
- Submit Questionnaire
- Firm Review/Prep
- Firm Delivers Docs to Client
Registration Option #2
-- Short-Form, Pay Before Questionnaire Submitted to Firm
- Select a Document
- Short-Form Registration (email/password only)
- Preview/Complete Questionnaire (Try Before You Buy) -- when ready to purchase, next step is:
- Long-Form Registration + Acceptance of Limited Services Agreement
- Pay
- Submit Questionnaire
- Firm Review/Prep
- Firm Delivers Docs to Client
Registration Option #3
- Long Form, Pay Before Questionnaire Submitted to Firm
NOTE: This differs from Option #1 as it allows a client to
access the online Questionnaire
before payment. Option #1 requires payment before access is
granted to the online Questionnaire and overall client space.
- Select a Document
- Long-Form Registration
- Preview/Complete Questionnaire
- Pay
- Submit Questionnaire
- Firm Review/Prep
- Firm Delivers Docs to Client