System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: Solar-Lawyer

1. Introduction

The Solar-Lawyer project aims to revolutionize legal assistance in India by combining cutting-edge AI technology with expert lawyer support. Designed for accessibility, efficiency, and inclusivity, Solar-Lawyer will empower users with instant legal guidance, emergency protection, and seamless lawyer consultations. By integrating multilingual capabilities and tiered pricing, the platform ensures legal help is available to all, regardless of language or financial barriers.

Shashwat, your vision for Solar-Lawyer as a hybrid legal ecosystem aligns perfectly with India's diverse legal needs and technological advancements. This document outlines the system requirements to bring this innovative project to life, including the newly requested selective re-run functionality for enhanced user control and efficiency.

2. System Overview

Solar-Lawyer is a legal-tech platform that leverages AI and human expertise to provide:

• Instant legal guidance for users.
• Emergency legal protection and support.
• Lawyer recommendations based on case type, specialization, and user preferences.
• Multilingual AI backend for legal suggestions tailored to India's linguistic diversity.
• Tiered pricing for accessibility and premium services.
• Selective re-run functionality to allow users to reprocess specific legal queries or AI analyses without restarting the entire workflow.

The system will consist of:

• A user-facing web and mobile application.
• AI backend for legal analysis and recommendations.
• Admin panel for monitoring and management.
• Lawyer communication tools for consultations and live chat.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to register with my full name, email, phone number, and password.
• As a User, I should be able to select my user type (Client or Lawyer) during registration.
• As a User, I should be able to log in using Google, Facebook, or email/password.
• As a User, I should be able to submit legal problems and receive AI-generated solutions.
• As a User, I should be able to view relevant case laws and precedents for my issue.
• As a User, I should be able to filter and sort lawyer recommendations by experience, ratings, fees, availability, location, and specialization.
• As a User, I should be able to book virtual meetings or live chat with lawyers.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between dark and light mode.
• As a User, I should be able to selectively re-run specific legal queries or AI analyses without restarting the entire workflow.
• As an Admin, I should be able to verify lawyers and manage user accounts.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor complaints and prioritize emergency cases.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update the legal database and monitor AI responses.

4. User Personas

1. Client

• Individuals seeking legal advice or assistance.
• May include professionals, homemakers, students, or business owners.
• Needs: Quick legal solutions, lawyer recommendations, emergency support.

2. Lawyer

• Legal professionals offering expertise in various domains.
• Needs: Platform to connect with clients, manage consultations, and build credibility.

3. Admin

• Platform managers responsible for user verification, complaint monitoring, and system updates.
• Needs: Tools for efficient management and oversight.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #FAF9F6 (Ivory White)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF7043 (Burnt Orange)
• Muted Tones: #90A4AE (Cool Gray)

Theme:

The design will reflect professionalism and trust, with clean lines, a modern aesthetic, and subtle animations to enhance user experience. The color palette is warm and inviting, while maintaining a sense of authority and reliability.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Legal Galaxy

The homepage will feature an interactive galaxy map where each star represents a feature or section of the platform. Users can:

• Hover over stars to reveal feature descriptions (e.g., SheShield, Emergency Support).
• Click on stars to navigate directly to the corresponding section.
• Experience subtle animations as stars pulse and glow, creating a dynamic and engaging interface.

Additional Details:

• Color Shifts: The galaxy background will subtly change colors based on the time of day (e.g., warm tones in the morning, cool tones at night).
• Micro-Interactions: Stars will "twinkle" when hovered over, and constellations will form dynamically as users explore the map.
• Transitions: Smooth transitions between sections, with a feeling of "zooming in" to specific stars.

This design will make Solar-Lawyer unforgettable, blending creativity with functionality.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without latency.
• Scalability: The platform should scale to accommodate increasing user demand.
• Security: Implement robust encryption for user data and communications.
• Localization: Support for multiple Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Bengali).
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
• Selective Re-run Efficiency: The selective re-run functionality must process specific queries or analyses within 2 seconds.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (preferred) or MariaDB for structured data.
• MongoDB for unstructured data.
• WeaviateDB for vector-based AI queries.

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work.
• Gemini 3.1 Pro for friendly responses.
• Google Nano Banana for image generation.

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing.
• Langchain for AI workflow management.

Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have access to stable internet connections.
• Lawyers will actively participate in consultations and maintain updated profiles.
• Multilingual support will cover at least 10 major Indian languages.

Constraints:

• Legal database updates must comply with Indian laws and regulations.
• Emergency cases require real-time lawyer availability, which may be limited.
• Selective re-run functionality must integrate seamlessly with existing workflows.

10. Glossary

• AI: Artificial Intelligence.
• FIR: First Information Report.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• SheShield: A feature focused on women’s safety and legal support.
• Selective Re-run: A feature allowing users to reprocess specific queries or analyses without restarting the entire workflow.

This SRD captures the essence of Solar-Lawyer and incorporates the newly requested selective re-run functionality. Let me know if there are any additional features or refinements you'd like to include, Shashwat!