SeniorCounsel Platform

Overview

The SeniorCounsel Platform is a web development project specifically designed for managing senior counsels and facilitating communication between senior counsels and juniors seeking guidance. The platform provides a space for senior counsels to showcase their expertise and for juniors to connect with experienced professionals in the legal field. This README file provides an overview of the project, its features, and instructions for setting up and running the platform.

Features

The SeniorCounsel Platform offers the following key features:

• User Registration: Senior counsels and juniors can register on the platform by providing their basic information, such as name, email, and password. Registration creates user accounts and establishes user profiles simultaneously.

• Senior Counsel Profiles: Senior counsels can create profiles by selecting predefined fields of expertise and providing relevant details. This allows juniors to discover and connect with senior counsels based on their areas of specialization.

• Junior Exploration: Juniors can explore the platform and select specific areas of interest from a list of available fields. Upon selecting an area, the platform showcases profiles of senior counsels who possess expertise in that particular field.

• Live Chat: The platform includes a live chat feature that enables juniors to initiate real-time conversations with senior counsels. The chat platform supports text messaging, facilitating interactive and seamless communication.

• Data Security and Privacy: User data, including profiles and chat conversations, are treated with utmost security and privacy. Access to user information is restricted to authorized users only.

• Responsive Design: The platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible on different devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. Users can enjoy a seamless experience regardless of their preferred device.

Tech Stack

The SeniorCounsel Platform utilizes the following technologies:

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime environment for server-side development.
• Express.js: A web application framework for building robust and scalable server-side applications.
• EJS: A template engine for generating dynamic HTML pages.
• MongoDB: A popular NoSQL database for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Socket.io: A library that enables real-time, bidirectional communication between web clients and servers.
• HTML/CSS: Standard web technologies for structuring and styling the user interface.
• JavaScript: A programming language used for client-side interactivity and functionality.

Installation

To set up the SeniorCounsel Platform locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/seniorcounsel-platform.git

2. Install the required dependencies. Make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed. Then, navigate to the project directory and run the following command:

   npm install

3. Set up the MongoDB database. Install MongoDB if you haven't already, and configure the database connection settings in the project's configuration files.

4. Start the server:

   node app.js

5. Access the SeniorCounsel Platform by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Usage

Once the SeniorCounsel Platform is set up and running, you can perform the following actions:

• User Registration: Senior counsels and juniors can register on the platform by providing their information.

• Senior Counsel Profile Creation: Senior counsels can create profiles by selecting their areas of expertise and providing relevant details.

• Junior Exploration: Juniors can explore available fields of expertise and view profiles of senior counsels in their desired areas

Hosted Application Link

https://seniorcounsel.onrender.com/