A web-based application that allows users to book consultations with lawyers. This application provides a platform where users can search for lawyers based on their expertise, availability, and location. It offers an easy-to-use interface for clients to book appointments and manage their bookings efficiently. Lawyers can create detailed profiles, manage appointments, and track their availability.

• User Registration & Authentication: Allows users to create accounts, log in, and manage their profiles.
• Lawyer Registration: Comprehensive lawyer registration process with detailed information and document uploads.
• Lawyer Search: Search and filter lawyers based on practice areas, location, and availability.
• Appointment Booking: Clients can book consultations with lawyers, view available slots, and schedule appointments.
• Admin Panel: Admins can manage user accounts, lawyer profiles, and appointments.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive web application that works across various devices.
• Notifications: In-app and email notifications for users and lawyers about appointments, reviews, and status changes.
• Role-based Access: Different dashboards and functionalities for regular users, lawyers, and admins.
• Review System: Clients can rate and review lawyers after consultations.

• Enhanced lawyer registration process with additional fields and document uploads.
• Implemented a comprehensive notification system for various events.
• Added role-based redirection after login for improved user experience.
• Updated database schema to accommodate new lawyer profile information.
• Improved file upload functionality with unique filename generation.

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Version Control: Git (hosted on GitHub)

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.

• PHP version 7 or higher
• MySQL database server
• XAMPP (for local server setup) or any other server of your choice

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/UsamaLion/Lawyer_Booking_Web_Application.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Lawyer_Booking_Web_Application

3. Set up the database:

   • Import the provided database schema (database.sql) into your MySQL server using PHPMyAdmin or any other database management tool.
   • Update the database configuration in the project (typically in config.php or .env file) with your MySQL credentials.

4. Install dependencies (if applicable):

   • For PHP/Laravel projects, run composer install to install the dependencies.
   • For frontend dependencies (React or others), run npm install if using Node.js.

5. Run the application:

   • If using XAMPP, place the project folder in the htdocs directory and navigate to http://localhost/your_project_name in your browser.

6. Configure email settings (optional for email notifications) by modifying the config/email.php or .env file.

• User: Users can register and log in to the platform. After logging in, they can search for lawyers, view profiles, and book consultations based on availability.
• Lawyer: Lawyers can create their profiles, set their availability, and view scheduled consultations.
• Admin: Admins have access to manage all users, lawyers, and appointments from the admin panel.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
6. Open a Pull Request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License