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Folders

The folder system in LitigationLabs helps you organize cases, scenarios, and sessions into a logical structure. Effective organization supports efficient practice and easy retrieval of your work.

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Understanding Folders

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What Folders Contain

Folders can hold:
  • Sessions: Your practice sessions for various scenarios
  • Case files: Documents you have uploaded
  • Custom scenarios: Scenarios you have created or customized

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Folder Hierarchy

Folders support nested organization:

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Default Folder

New content goes to “Uncategorized” if no folder is selected:
  • Sessions created without folder selection
  • Quick-start sessions
  • Items that have not been organized

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Creating Folders

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From the Case Manager

1

Open Case Manager

Navigate to Case Manager from the dashboard sidebar.
2

Click New Folder

Click the “New Folder” button or use the context menu.
3

Name Your Folder

Enter a descriptive name for the folder.
4

Choose Location

Select parent folder or create at root level.
5

Confirm

Click “Create” to finalize the folder.

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Folder Naming Conventions

Effective folder names:

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Organizing Content

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Moving Items to Folders

Organize existing content:
1

Select Items

In Case Manager, select the items to move (sessions, files, etc.).
2

Open Move Dialog

Right-click and select “Move to Folder” or use the menu.
3

Choose Destination

Navigate to or select the target folder.
4

Confirm Move

Click “Move” to complete the operation.

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Drag and Drop

For quick organization:
  • Drag items directly onto folder icons
  • Drop to move items
  • Drag to subfolder for nested organization

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Bulk Operations

Organize multiple items at once:
  • Select multiple items using Shift+Click or Ctrl+Click
  • Apply operations to all selected items
  • Move, delete, or tag in bulk

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Folder Properties

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Folder Colors

Assign colors for visual organization:
  • Click folder settings
  • Choose from available colors
  • Color appears on folder icon

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Folder Icons

Some folders may have custom icons:
  • Case type indicators
  • Status markers
  • Custom identifiers
Track your location in the hierarchy:
Click any breadcrumb to navigate to that level.

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Search Within Folders

Find content quickly:
  • Search box filters current folder view
  • Search by name, date, or type
  • Results show matching items

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Quick Access

Frequently used folders appear in quick access:
  • Recent folders
  • Starred/favorited folders
  • Pinned folders

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Session Organization

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During Session Creation

Choose a folder when starting a session:
  1. Select scenario
  2. Choose side
  3. Select folder in the folder picker modal
  4. Start session

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Folder Picker Modal

The modal allows you to:
  • Browse existing folders
  • Create new folder inline
  • Select destination
  • Skip to use default folder

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Automatic Organization

Sessions are automatically associated with:
  • Selected folder (if chosen)
  • Scenario relationship
  • Date and time created

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Managing Folders

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Renaming Folders

To rename:
  1. Right-click the folder
  2. Select “Rename”
  3. Enter new name
  4. Press Enter or click Confirm

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Deleting Folders

Deleting a folder moves its contents to Uncategorized. This action cannot be undone. Review folder contents before deleting.
To delete:
  1. Ensure folder contents should be removed or moved
  2. Right-click the folder
  3. Select “Delete”
  4. Confirm deletion

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Folder Archival

For folders you want to keep but hide:
  • Move to an “Archive” folder
  • Mark as archived (if supported)
  • Archived folders remain accessible but are hidden from primary view

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Use Cases

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By Case Type

Organize by practice area:

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By Time Period

Organize chronologically:

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By Skill Focus

Organize by learning objective:

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By Project

Organize for specific matters:

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Best Practices

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Create Structure Early

Establish organization before accumulating content:
  • Plan your folder hierarchy
  • Create top-level categories
  • Add subfolders as needed

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Be Consistent

Apply naming conventions consistently:
  • Use same format across folders
  • Maintain logical groupings
  • Keep hierarchy depth manageable (3-4 levels max)

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Review Periodically

Maintain organization over time:
  • Archive completed or old content
  • Delete unnecessary folders
  • Reorganize as practice focus changes

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Use Descriptive Names

Names should convey content:
  • Include case names when applicable
  • Note time periods or dates
  • Describe purpose or focus

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Don’t Over-Organize

Balance structure with usability:
  • Too many folders creates friction
  • Too few folders creates clutter
  • Find the middle ground that works for you