How to Use the Legalise Homepage: A Complete Guide
How to Use the Legalise Homepage: A Complete Guide
The Legalise homepage is the central navigation point for the entire platform. It is designed as a precise index rather than a marketing page, meaning that every section on it points directly to a working tool or piece of useful information. This guide explains what each part of the homepage does and how to use it to get to the right tool quickly.
The Stamp Duty Selector
The most immediately functional element on the homepage is the stamp duty area selector. Without signing in or creating an account, a visitor can select a sector or area from the dropdown, enter a transaction amount or relevant figure, and calculate the stamp duty payable on a legal instrument in that area. This is available to anyone who visits the site and is the fastest way to get a duty figure for a property transaction in the Islamabad Capital Territory.
To use it, select the area or sector from the dropdown menu, enter the relevant amount, and the calculator returns the applicable stamp duty figure based on the current ICT schedule. The full stamp duty calculator, with instrument type selection, is accessible through the dedicated Stamp Duty Calculator page.
Signing In
The sign-in link on the homepage opens the authentication page where an account can be created or an existing session resumed. Signing in is what unlocks the full research and reference environment: the IHC case law database, the legal glossary, the Pakistan Statutes Library, court process guides, the Advocacy Card editor, and the document generation tools.
For first-time visitors, creating an account takes under a minute. A 14-day free trial begins immediately after account creation, during which all features including document generation are available at no charge.
The Updates Widget
For returning users, the homepage includes an updates section that shows recent changes and additions to the platform. Since Legalise is in active development with refinements committed regularly, this widget is a practical reference for what has changed since the last visit. New document types, corpus additions, interface refinements, and new tools are announced here as they go live.
Navigation to Feature Areas
The homepage navigation links out to the core feature areas of the platform: Generate Document, IHC Case Law, Stamp Duty Calculator, Legal Glossary, Pakistan Statutes Library, Advocacy Card, Court Guides, Police Stations directory, and the Desk. Each of these is a separate section of the platform with its own dedicated page and tutorial.
Quick Access
Signed-in users see a Quick Access area on the homepage that surfaces shortcuts to frequently used tools. Court process guides, which cover the procedural steps for major types of proceedings before ICT courts, are accessible from Quick Access without navigating through the full menu structure.
What Signing In Proves
The homepage is specifically designed so that a visitor can test the research and reference environment before committing to a paid subscription. Signing in for free unlocks the IHC case law database, the glossary, the statutes library, and the court guides in full. The 14-day trial then allows document generation to be tested as well. The homepage makes this clear so that an advocate can form a grounded view of the platform's utility before a subscription decision is made.