ITDS | SPMS

Online Attorney Appointment Scheduling Software

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In the Ghanaian legal profession, lawyer appointments remain largely manual, inefficient, and not accessible to all. Clients endure finding lawyers with availability, while lawyers lack an effective means of managing their caseloads and client engagements via archaic systems. This project proposes the development of an Online Attorney Appointment Scheduling Software, a smartphone-based application designed to make the lawyer-client interaction process easier and automated. The system enables clients to locate attorneys by specialty, geographic location, or availability, and book appointments directly through the app. Alternatively, lawyers can keep track of their calendars, view future and past appointments, and inspect client-uploaded case files. The app involves secure user identification, real-time appointment scheduling, and centralized record keeping in an attempt to reduce missed consultations and scheduling conflicts. It also facilitates easy secure document sharing between clients and lawyers. Built with Flutter for the customer, Firebase for authentication, and MySQL for stored information, the system is centered on accessibility, ease of use, and security. By bridging the gap between clients and legal professionals, this software aims to improve access to justice, enhance operational efficiency for lawyers, and contribute to the broader digital transformation of legal services in Ghana.

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