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CORE ARCHITECTURE / V10.2

The Unified
Operating System.

Lawya isn't a collection of tools; it's a foundation. A single, high-fidelity environment where communications, documents, and intelligence converge.

01 / CAPTURE

WhatsApp Pulse

Native integration with the shared Lawya Bot or branded firm numbers. Capture erratic voice notes, receipts, and client intents where they already live.

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02 / ANALYZE

Argü AI Logic

The intelligence layer that extract entities, predicts outcomes, and drafts responses with a native understanding of Nigerian case law.

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03 / ORGANIZE

The Vault

Immutable storage with a Windows-style visual folder tree. NDPR compliant, AES-256 encrypted, and indexed for Elasticsearch retrieval.

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04 / CONNECT

Lawya Connect

Enterprise team collaboration. Real-time DMs, department channels, and cross-case mentions (e.g. #IKE-2025-001) for the modern firm.

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Unified Communications.

Lawya Mail (Zoho Reseller Integrated) auto-provisions `firstname.lastname@lawya.co` accounts in 5 seconds. Every email and WhatsApp thread is auto-linked to the correct case file by Argü AI logic.

Lawya Mail: 50GB storage per user with 2FA enforcement.
Team Channels: Private and public channels for firm-wide strategy.
Offline Sync: SQLite-backed local storage for work without signal.
[SYSTEM_AUTO_LINK]
- INBOUND: ada.okeke@lawya.co
- SUBJECT: "New Court Date - Ikorodu Matter"
- SCAN_INTENT: COURT_DATE_UPDATE
- MATCH: IKE-2025-001 (Alade v. State)
- SYNC: Updating Calendar & Notifying Client via WhatsApp...
- STATUS: DONE.
RESILIENCE

Offline-First Architecture.

Work without internet. Lawya uses SQLite for local storage, syncing changes when connectivity returns. Perfect for Nigerian courtrooms with unreliable networks.

  • Local Database: SQLite cache stores recent cases and documents
  • Auto-Sync: Background sync when connection detected
  • Conflict Resolution: Smart merging of offline edits
  • Queue Management: Actions queued and executed on reconnect
[OFFLINE_MODE_ACTIVE]
Network: Disconnected
Local DB: SQLite v3.42
Cached Cases: 47
Cached Documents: 1,203

[USER_ACTION]
Editing: Motion_for_Bail.docx
Status: Saved locally
Queue: 1 pending sync

[WAITING] Network reconnection...

[ONLINE] Syncing changes...
Uploaded: Motion_for_Bail.docx
Status: Synchronized
ENTERPRISE SECURITY

Single Sign-On Integration.

For Firm Medium and Enterprise tiers, integrate Lawya with your existing Active Directory or SAML 2.0 identity provider. Centralized user management and enforced security policies.

PROTOCOLS

SAML 2.0 & OAuth

Industry-standard authentication protocols for seamless integration with Azure AD, Okta, or Google Workspace.

PROVISIONING

Auto User Sync

Automatic user provisioning and de-provisioning based on your directory changes.

POLICIES

Centralized Control

Enforce password policies, session timeouts, and MFA requirements from your identity provider.

WHATSAPP-FIRST

Your Clients Already Use WhatsApp.

No app downloads. No login credentials. No training. Every client interaction flows through WhatsApp—the platform they already know and trust.

Zero Client Friction.

Clients text your WhatsApp number. Argü AI routes messages to the right case, extracts urgency, and flags emergencies. You respond from your dashboard.

Smart Routing.

Solo tier shares one number across all lawyers. Firm tiers get dedicated numbers per department. AI knows which lawyer handles which case.

Auto-Transcription.

Voice notes transcribed to text in 8 seconds. Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa supported. Searchable in Vault.

ARGÜ AI TIMEKEEPER

Recover Lost Billable Hours.

Lawyers lose 15-30% of billable hours to poor time tracking. Argü AI watches your activity—emails, WhatsApp threads, document reviews—and suggests time entries automatically.

  • Activity Detection: AI tracks time from email open to close, WhatsApp thread duration, document preview time.
  • Smart Suggestions: "You spent 12 minutes on this WhatsApp chat. Log 0.2 hours?" Click yes or edit.
  • Learning Mode: AI learns from your edits. If you always change 0.3hrs to 0.5hrs for contract reviews, it adapts.
  • Recovery Reports: Monthly report: "You missed 15.3 billable hours last month. Here's where."
[AI_TIME_CAPTURE]
Detected Activity:
WhatsApp thread with Chinedu Okafor
Duration: 12 minutes
Case: IKE-2025-001

✓ Suggested: 0.2 hrs - Client Communication
Email Activity:
Drafting response to opposing counsel
Duration: 28 minutes
Case: COR-2025-045

✓ Suggested: 0.5 hrs - Correspondence
Missed Hours This Week:
3.7 hours unlogged
Potential Revenue: ₦185,000

⚠️ Click to review and log
THE HANDOVER

Ethical Case Transfers. Built-In.

Client switching lawyers? Referring a case to a specialist? Lawya handles the entire handover—solicitor's lien check, client consent, secure file transfer, and referral fee tracking.

Solicitor's Lien Protection.

Before any transfer, AI checks for outstanding invoices. If client owes ₦50,000, the transfer is blocked until payment or explicit waiver with 2FA confirmation.

⚠️ Transfer Blocked:
Outstanding balance: ₦50,000
Client must settle before file release.

Client Consent Required.

Transfer cannot complete without client approval. Lawya Bot sends WhatsApp: "Your lawyer has requested to transfer your case to [New Firm]. Reply 'YES TRANSFER' to confirm."

✓ Consent Received:
Client approved transfer
Handover packet ready for delivery

The Handover Packet Includes:

Vault Files
All PDFs/Images in case folder
Message History
Last 12 months of WhatsApp logs
Case Notes
All lawyer annotations & memos
Archived Copy
Read-only backup for 7 years
# litigation-team
AO
Ada Okeke 10:23 AM
Court date for #IKE-2025-001 moved to Jan 15. Updated calendar.
CN
Chidi Nwosu 10:25 AM
👍 Got it. I'll prepare the witness statement this week.
OA
Olu Adebayo 10:27 AM
@Chidi need the draft by Friday for partner review.
Chidi is typing...
LAWYA CONNECT

Team Chat. Built For Firms.

Real-time messaging between firm members. No more WhatsApp groups or email chains for internal discussions. Slack-style interface with channels, DMs, and @mentions.

  • Direct Messages: One-on-one chats with read receipts, typing indicators, file sharing.
  • Team Channels: #general, #litigation, #partners-only. Public or private with invite-only access.
  • Case Linking: Type #IKE-2025-001 in chat and it auto-links to the case. Click to open.
  • Presence Status: See who's online, away, in court, or on leave. Set custom status: "In court 🏛️"
  • Search Everything: Global search across all DMs, channels, and files. Filter by sender, date, or has:file.
NAIRA-NATIVE

Built For The Nigerian Legal Economy.

Pricing in Naira. Payments in Naira. Invoices in Naira. NBA stamp duty automation. Automated tax deduction. Retention reminders. This is legal billing for Nigeria.

Retention Reminders.

AI tracks retainer balances. When client's retainer drops below threshold, auto-sends WhatsApp reminder: "Your retainer balance is ₦25,000. Top up to continue services."

📜

NBA Stamp Automation.

Generate invoices with NBA stamp duty automatically calculated and included. Compliant with Nigerian Bar Association requirements.

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Paystack Integration.

Send payment links via WhatsApp. Client clicks, pays with card/bank transfer. Receipt auto-sent. Payment reconciled to case instantly.

NDPR-BY-DEFAULT

Privacy. Not An Afterthought.

Every data capture includes explicit consent. Every storage decision considers Nigerian Data Protection Regulation first. Compliance isn't a feature—it's the foundation.

Consent Tracking.

Every client onboarding includes NDPR consent checkbox. AI logs: What data, When captured, Who captured, Purpose. Immutable audit trail.

Right To Be Forgotten.

Client requests data deletion? One-click export of all their data, then permanent deletion with cryptographic proof of erasure.

Data Breach Alerts.

Email sent to external address? AI asks: "Did you mean to send this sensitive doc to chinedu@gmail.com?" Prevents accidental leaks.

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