BriefBase

BriefBase is built to help everyday people explain legal problems in plain English and gain early clarity before speaking with a solicitor. Users describe what is happening in their own words, and on completion the system responds with a guidance layer that reflects their situation, highlights key issues, and suggests trusted free resources that may be relevant.

When a matter is likely to need legal representation, or when the user chooses, BriefBase organises the information into a concise solicitor-style summary. Facts, timelines, objectives, and any documents the user mentions are noted in a structured brief that mirrors the information law firms typically need at first contact. This two-step approach reduces unnecessary back-and-forth for firms, improves communication, saves administrative time, and gives both sides a clearer, more efficient starting point.

Key Features and Functions include:

Plain English Intake and Fact Organization
Users describe the issue — what happened, when, and who was involved — in everyday language. The platform interprets those inputs, extracts key facts, and prompts for missing information, helping ensure a complete and coherent narrative. 

Issue Identification & Legal Context Mapping
As users input their situation, BriefBase highlights relevant areas of law (e.g., housing, employment, family) and potential legal issues or relevant legal concerns. That helps surface applicable legal contexts early in the process.

Timeline and Evidence Structuring
The tool organizes events, documents, and evidence into a structured timeline and summary — labeling key items (dates, participants, documents), which supports clarity before formal legal analysis.

Downloadable Solicitor-Ready Brief
Once data collection and structuring are complete, BriefBase produces a formatted brief (PDF) that can be shared with a lawyer or law firm. This helps start representation with a clear, organized narrative and evidence summary.

Accessibility and Privacy-Focused Workflow
The tool is designed for use by non-lawyers but can ease the initial work lawyers must do when onboarding a new client. The privacy design allows users to manage how their information is stored or shared; BriefBase emphasizes that it is a guidance tool—not legal advice