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title: "5 Notion templates every lawyer should use: the essential types"
url: https://notionforlawyers.com/post/5-notion-templates-every-lawyer-should-use-in-2025
updated: 2026-10-17
author: Raghav Handa
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# 5 Notion templates every lawyer should use: the essential types

Five types of Notion template cover most of a lawyer's needs: a matter tracker, a deadline tracker, a client intake form, a time log and a knowledge base. This article describes what each should contain and how they link together, so you can build them yourself or judge a ready-made template.

## Key takeaways

- Think in five types, not dozens of separate templates.
- They work best linked: every item points back to a matter.
- Start with matters and deadlines; add the others as you need them.
- None of them replaces trust accounting or court-rules software.

## 1. Matter tracker

The hub of the system. One entry per matter.

- Properties: matter name, client, practice area, status, opened date, responsible lawyer.
- Views: active matters, by practice area, closed this year.
- Link to: deadlines, tasks, time, documents, notes.


## 2. Deadline tracker

A separate database so dates can be sorted, filtered and reviewed across all matters.

- Properties: date, type, matter, status, who verified it and when.
- Views: this week, next 30 days, overdue.
- Note: you work out the date from the applicable rules; Notion records and reminds.


## 3. Client intake

A form-style page capturing enquiry details, the parties involved (for conflict checks) and the proposed scope.

- Properties: source, parties, matter type, conflict check status, engagement sent/signed.
- Views: new enquiries, awaiting conflict check, ready to convert to a matter.


## 4. Time log

Entries with date, duration, matter and description, rolled up to show time per matter and per month. It supports billing; it does not issue invoices or hold client money.


## 5. Knowledge base

Precedents, research notes, checklists and procedures, tagged by area and linked to matters that used them. This is the part that compounds over time.


## Putting them together

| Template type | Links to matter by | Main view |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matter tracker | Is the matter | Active matters |
| Deadline tracker | Relation | Due this week |
| Client intake | Converts into a matter | Awaiting conflict check |
| Time log | Relation | This month by matter |
| Knowledge base | Optional relation | By practice area |

LawyerOS Starter ($19) includes the first two types. Pro with AI ($39) adds time, clients, research and more with saved views. Neither does trust accounting, court-rules calendaring or integrated billing.

- Best Notion templates for lawyers: https://notionforlawyers.com/guides/best-notion-templates-for-lawyers
- Client intake and conflict checks: https://notionforlawyers.com/blog/notion-client-intake-and-conflict-checks


## Where is the full comparison with prices?

This page covers the five essential template types. For named products, a criteria scorecard and listed prices checked on 30 October 2026, see the canonical comparison.

- Full comparison with prices and a scorecard: https://notionforlawyers.com/guides/best-notion-templates-for-lawyers


## FAQ

### Which template should I set up first?

The matter tracker, then the deadline tracker.

### Do I need all five?

No. Add types as the need appears.

### Can I build these myself?

Yes. A ready-made template saves design time.

### Why does the URL say 2025?

It reflects the original page address; the content is updated for 2026.