“I tried for two years to figure out the UK SQE path on my own. Zara mapped it in one evening. Three months later I had my exam dates booked and a study group.”
Adv. Adaeze O.
Commercial Litigation · 7 yrs
Lagos → London (SQE pending)
A digital home for Africa's legal workforce. AI intake assistant, accredited CPD academy, vetted leads and briefs, mentor circles, and a credential wallet — all on your phone.
As of May 2026 · pre-launch
Numbers reflect waitlist commitments, not signed engagements. Full transparency in our launch report.
In conversation with · launch partners coming
Names shown reflect early conversations and target launch partners. Verified partner badges roll out as agreements sign.
AI Practice Assistant
Zara (the AI built into the client side of Legal Buddy) has a sibling for you: a practice assistant trained on African case law, statute updates, court procedure, and CPD requirements across SA, Nigeria, and your launch markets.
Ask her anything: how to structure a settlement offer, what authority supports a position, how to draft a particulars of claim, where to file in the High Court — in your own language. She points you to the right precedent, template, or mentor.
Zara Practice gives research and drafting support, not a substitute for your professional judgement. Final advice and pleadings remain your responsibility.
Lawyer dashboard
Profile progress at a glance. Top-matched leads at the top. CPD points auto-counted. Bills of costs and pleadings in one tap. Mobile-first because that's where you are.
Personalised matches by practice area, jurisdiction, and urgency. Pay only to unlock contact details — not to apply.
Accredited CPD courses. Auto-points to your LPC / LSSA / NBA record. Resume on phone, finish on laptop.
Every admission certificate, FICA doc, and CPD log in one place. Share with clients via verified link.
Live points. Renewal countdown. Auto-reminders before your registration expires. Never miss a deadline.
Join a circle by practice area or pathway (UK SQE · Conveyancing · CCMA · Litigation). Real lawyers, monthly meetups.
Transparent payouts. Escrow protected. See exactly what you're earning per lead, per month, per practice area.
Legal Buddy Academy
Accredited by South African (LSSA / LPC) and Nigerian (NBA) regulators. Mobile-first lessons (5–15 min each). Auto-logged to your CPD record so you never have to print anything.
Browse the catalogue →Practice marketplace
Curated for African lawyers. Verified clients and instructing attorneys only. Pay only to unlock — never to apply.
Listings illustrative for preview · real client and instructing-attorney partnerships rolling out at launch.
Africa impact
African law is borderless. So is Legal Buddy.
Counts illustrative for preview · numbers will be sourced from verified profiles at launch.
Community
Mentor circles by practice area, pathway, and country. Real lawyers ahead of you on the path you want — meeting monthly, on WhatsApp daily.
Every mentor is verified, vetted, and reviewed quarterly. No bots.
Lawyer stories
From CCMA referrals in Joburg to SQE conversions in London — lawyers on Legal Buddy are going somewhere.
“I tried for two years to figure out the UK SQE path on my own. Zara mapped it in one evening. Three months later I had my exam dates booked and a study group.”
“The leads marketplace is the first one I've trusted. Verified clients, transparent fees, escrow protected payment. No more dodgy referrals from WhatsApp groups.”
“Being a mentor here changed how I see my own practice. I've guided 11 junior lawyers into their first conveyancing files. It's the network African law always needed.”
Stories representative of our beta cohort. Real names and photos publish with consent before public launch.
For law firms
Boutique to mid-tier firms, in-house teams, instructing attorneys — post permanent roles, overflow briefs, or fellowships. Every lawyer you see has verified admission and an active CPD record. No CV theatre.
Advisory board
Every product and policy decision is reviewed by practising counsel, educators, and former regulators.
Advisor names shown are illustrative of the seniority and credentials we are confirming. Final board with consent and bios publishes before public launch.
Trust & compliance
Every lawyer profile is verified against the relevant body: LSSA + LPC (South Africa), NBA (Nigeria), LSK (Kenya), GBA (Ghana), and the equivalent in each launch country.
Legal Buddy is operated by Agodi Technologies (Pty) Ltd under FICA, POPIA (South Africa), and Nigeria's NDPA. Trust account flows reviewed by compliance counsel.
Practising senior counsel, retired judges, and former regulators advise on product and policy. Names published before public launch.
Zara Practice gives research and drafting support, not legal advice. Final advice and pleadings remain your professional responsibility — and the client's relationship is with you, not us.
Legal Buddy is a workforce + marketplace platform. We connect lawyers with verified clients, accredited learning, and mentor networks. We are not a law firm. We are not a regulator. We do not provide legal advice or substitute professional judgement.
Three waitlists
First 1,000 lawyers + first 100 firms get founding-member status, free premium Academy access, and WhatsApp priority support.
We'll email when the portal opens in your city. We never share your details with employers without your consent.