Some sell legal forms, such as simple wills, for a low price a good option for someone who doesn't have a complicated estate. Many of them have extensive databases of legal information, useful to both laypeople and to lawyers who want to do legal research without paying for Lexis or Westlaw. Almost all legal information sites can refer users to actual attorneys. The Web can't provide answers to all legal problems, but already it has made the law much cheaper and more accessible to the public a good thing, as long as people get professional help when they need it. It's got everything information on state and federal law, international law, legal news and referral services for lawyers and legal organizations.
Legal professionals can advertise or search for jobs.
The Cyberspace Law Center provides a surprising amount of information on this new and unformed area of the law. The Supreme Court gets special treatment, and there are sections for consumer law and business law. This site is valuable for both lawyers who want to do legal research for free and for laypeople who just want their questions answered. Along with running regular articles on general interest legal topics, it has a section on hiring a lawyer including an article on deciding whether you actually need one. Articles on specific legal topics are clear and concise, perfect for a user who wants a quick explanation of a complex issue.