SILQ is browser-based legal practice management software for Australian solicitors and barristers, with iOS and Android apps and access from mobile, laptop or tablet. It creates electronic client and matter files that can be accessed on any device, and includes time recording, invoicing, management reporting, task management and workflows. Integrations listed by SILQ include Basiq bank feeds, Dropbox, Gmail, iManage, InfoTrack, Microsoft Office, MYOB, NetDocuments, OneDrive, SharePoint and Xero. Security features include SOC 2 Type II compliance, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, password policies and user activity tracking. SILQ says it is hosted exclusively on AWS in Sydney, Australia, keeping practice data within Australian jurisdiction. Customers can export practice data through the application and request permanent deletion after a subscription ends. Australian-based phone support is available five days a week. Solicitor plans cover 34 matter classes in Essentials, then add tools such as e-signatures, trust accounting, AML/CTF integration, conflict checks, bank feeds, API access and restricted matter access. Barrister plans start at 48.00 AUD per month per license and add capabilities across Expand and Expert tiers. A 14-day trial requires no credit card.
Who it is for
SILQ suits Australian legal practices needing matter files, billing, workflows and mobile access across solicitor or barrister work. It also fits practices that require Australian data hosting, trust-accounting options, integrations and formal security controls.
What is good
- Web, iOS and Android access
- Electronic files for client and matter information
- Time recording, invoicing and workflow tools
- SOC 2 Type II and multi-factor authentication
- Australian AWS hosting and phone support
- Wide list of accounting and document integrations
What to know first
- No free plan; trial lasts 14 days
- Practices cannot mix plans within one subscription
- Third-party integrations may require separate subscriptions
- Full trust accounting is limited to higher solicitor plans
Verdict
Choose SILQ if your Australian solicitor or barrister practice needs device-accessible matter management with billing, workflows and legal integrations. Consider another option if you need mixed subscription tiers, a permanent free plan or trust accounting on an entry solicitor tier.
Get started with SILQ
- Open the SILQ website
- Select a solicitor or barrister subscription tier
- Start the 14-day trial without entering a credit card
- Use the browser app or install the iOS or Android app
- Create electronic client and matter files
- Connect the integrations your practice uses
Limits to know first
The trial lasts 14 days and there is no free plan. Full trust accounting is available only on Solicitor Expand and Solicitor Expert, and all users in one practice subscription must share the same plan.
Questions about SILQ
What does SILQ cost for barristers?
Barrister Essentials is 48.00 AUD per month per license, Barrister Expand is 72.00 AUD per month per license, and Barrister Expert is 96.00 AUD per month per license.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. SILQ offers a 14-day free trial without requiring a credit card.
Which platforms does SILQ support?
SILQ is web-based and also provides iOS and Android apps. It can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop or tablet.
Where is practice data hosted?
SILQ says it is hosted exclusively on AWS in Sydney, Australia, with practice data remaining within Australian jurisdiction.
Which solicitor plans include trust accounting?
Full trust accounting is available on Solicitor Expand and Solicitor Expert. Solicitor Essentials covers 34 matter classes.
Can practices combine different plans for users?
No. A practice with multiple users must use the same plan for every license in its subscription.
SILQ plans and pricing
All plansCompared on legal practice management software
- Free plan
- No
