Legal pad, also known as a legal notebook or lawyer's pad, is a writing pad traditionally used in the legal profession. However, there are several synonyms for this term that refer to a writing pad used for taking notes and jotting down ideas. Some of the common synonyms include notepad, writing pad, memo pad, scratch pad, memo book, and notebook. Notepad is the most commonly used term referring to a small pad of blank or ruled paper, while a writing pad usually contains a larger number of sheets and comes in various sizes. A memo pad and a scratch pad usually contain a smaller number of blank sheets and are commonly used for taking quick notes.