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Hearing Date Reminder RCS Template for Law Firms & Advocates
A ready-to-adapt RCS message for law firms and advocates, with placeholders, sample values and compliance notes.
When to Send This Message
Send to existing clients before each hearing. For law firms and advocates, this is one of the everyday messages that keeps clients informed without a phone call. It works best when it is triggered automatically from your booking, billing or CRM software.
People look for lawyers when they face a specific problem, and they want clear information and a prompt, discreet response.
The RCS Template
Hearing Date Reminder
Dear {client}, your matter {case_ref} is listed for hearing at {court} on {date}. Please contact [Business Name] on {phone} if you need to attend or have documents to share.SMS fallback (India, DLT format)
Dear {#var#}, your matter {#var#} is listed for hearing at {#var#} on {#var#}. Please contact [Business Name] on {#var#} if you need to attend or have documents to share.Replace [Business Name] with your registered brand name. Links shown use example.com as a placeholder; use your own domain.
Placeholders and Sample Values
| Placeholder | Meaning | Sample value |
|---|---|---|
| {client} | Client | Mr. Saxena |
| {case_ref} | Case ref | CS 112/2026 |
| {court} | Court | the District Court |
| {date} | Date | 28 Oct |
| {phone} | Phone | 0755-XXXXXXX |
Filling in each placeholder
- Client (sample: Mr. Saxena): Use the first name or the salutation the customer gave you; fall back to a neutral greeting if the field is empty.
- Case ref (sample: CS 112/2026): Use the same reference format that appears on your invoices, receipts or software, so customers and staff can match it quickly.
- Court (sample: the District Court): Keep the value short and specific; test the longest realistic value to check the message still reads well.
- Date (sample: 28 Oct): Write dates in an unambiguous form such as 14 Oct or 14 Oct 2026; avoid formats like 10/11 that customers read differently.
- Phone (sample: 0755-XXXXXXX): Use a number the customer can actually reach during business hours, ideally one already shown on your website.
This template has 5 placeholders and a body of 173 characters before values are filled in. RCS card descriptions can be longer than SMS, but the first line should still carry the key information, as previews are truncated.
Category and Approval
Service updates like this suit RCS well because a card can carry buttons such as confirm, reschedule or get directions. The message must still relate to the customer's existing transaction.
Compliance Checklist
- Your brand (name, logo and description) is verified with the RCS provider before launch.
- Suggested replies and actions are short (25 characters or fewer per chip) and each one leads somewhere useful.
- An SMS fallback is configured, and in India the fallback text uses a DLT-registered template.
Rules to keep in mind for Law Firms & Advocates
Bar Council of India Rule 36 prohibits advocates from soliciting work or advertising, although websites with factual information (name, contact, enrolment, areas of practice) are permitted. We therefore focus on informational websites and client-service messages, not promotional campaigns.
General guidance, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm current requirements before launch. See our RCS compliance guide for India.
Tips for Better Results
- Send it as close as possible to the event it relates to, such as right after booking or the day before an appointment.
- Keep one purpose per message; if you need to send a reminder and a document, the reminder should still make sense on its own.
Need this RCS template set up?
We register, submit and connect templates for you, and send test messages before launch.
Questions About This Template
When should a law firm send the hearing date reminder message?
Send to existing clients before each hearing. Automate it from your software where possible so it is never forgotten.
What happens if the customer's phone does not support RCS?
The message falls back to SMS. In India the fallback must use a DLT-registered template, which is why this page includes the SMS version.
Do RCS messages need brand verification?
Yes. RCS business messages are sent from a verified brand profile with your name and logo, which needs to be approved before launch.
Can DND Teams set this up for my law firm?
Yes. We adapt the template to your business, register or submit it, and connect it to your software or our panel. Share your use case on WhatsApp or through the form.
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