⚖️ LegalConnect – Smart Legal Case & Lawyer Management System Website

A full-stack web application connecting clients with lawyers and streamlining legal case management.

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🧩 Key Features

👩‍⚖️ For Lawyers

• 📁 Upload documents for each case
• 📆 View appointments and manage schedules

👨‍💼 For Clients

• 🔍 Search lawyers by category, location, or expertise
• 📝 Submit case details securely
• 📅 Book and manage appointments
• 📤 Upload supporting documents

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🧪 Tech Stack

Layer	Tech Used
🖥️ Frontend	React Framework (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
🛠️ Backend	Node.js, Express.js
🗄️ Database	MySQL *(configurable)
📦 Server	Localhost

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📦 Folder Structure

LegalConnect/

├── backend/ # API logic and server config

├── frontend/ # UI/UX, forms, routing

├── README.md # Documentation

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🧠 Use Case Scenarios

• ✅ Legal firms managing multiple clients
• 🏛️ Individuals needing quick access to verified legal help
• 🗂️ Digitalizing law practice management for solo lawyers

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🌐 Live Demo

🚧 Deployment in progress

You can clone and run locally by following the steps below.

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/Abhi3886/EventManagementSystem.git
cd LegalConnect

# Backend setup
cd backend
node server.js

# Frontend setup
cd ../frontend
npm install
npm run dev

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📈 Future Enhancements

• 🔒 Secure login and case dashboard
• 🧾 Create and manage professional profiles
• 🔒 Jwt and OAuth
• 🔔 Notification system (SMS/Email)
• 💬 In-app chat between lawyer and client
• 💳 Payment gateway integration
• 📹 Video consultations

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🔐 Security Features

• 🔑 JWT / Session-based authentication
• 🧾 Role-based access control (Lawyer / Client)
• 🔐 Encrypted file uploads (future scope)