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No. Portia does not give legal advice, and neither do these documentation pages. That is a short answer to an important question, so it is worth explaining what it means and why it is the case.

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The difference this rests on

There is a real distinction between information and advice. General information explains how the law and the court process work. Advice tells a particular person what they should do about their own situation. Portia, and these pages, deal in the first, not the second. For the full explanation, see what “not legal advice” means.

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What that means for you

Portia can help you organise your evidence, understand the process, and prepare your documents. It does not:
  • Tell you whether you have a claim
  • Assess how strong your case is
  • Tell you whether you will win or lose
  • Recommend a course of action
  • Stand in for a solicitor or barrister
Those are matters of advice and judgement about your specific situation. They are the work of a regulated legal professional, or decisions that are yours to make.

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Why we are clear about it

Being unmissable about this is a deliberate choice, not a disclaimer buried in the small print. If you understand that Portia offers structure and organisation rather than advice, you can use it well and know when you need something more. Treating general help as if it were tailored advice is the risk this clarity is meant to prevent. If you need advice about your specific case, a solicitor or barrister is the right source. If cost is the barrier, what legal aid covers and free advice services may be worth looking into.
Portia is a document-organisation tool for people handling civil disputes in England and Wales. It is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Learn what Portia does.