Legal Assist : Smart Legal Case Management System

Legal Assist is a web-based legal assistance and case management platform designed to improve access to legal services for citizens, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Many individuals face challenges such as lack of legal awareness, difficulty finding verified lawyers, and limited transparency in case progress. This project addresses these issues by providing a unified digital platform that connects clients, lawyers, and administrators. The system includes features such as verified lawyer discovery, consultation booking, secure role-based authentication, case tracking, document upload and PDF generation, and an AI-powered legal assistant for basic legal guidance. The platform ensures trust through an Admin-controlled lawyer verification process and enforces data security using JWT-based authentication and encrypted credentials. Technically, the frontend is developed using Next.js to deliver a responsive and user-friendly interface, while the backend is implemented using Spring Boot with RESTful APIs and MySQL for persistent data storage. The AI chatbot is integrated using API key to provide general legal awareness and guidance. The platform focuses on accessibility, transparency, and security, offering a practical digital solution for modernizing legal service delivery.