WhatsApp template · Utility

Consultation Confirmation WhatsApp Template for Law Firms & Advocates

A ready-to-adapt WhatsApp message for law firms and advocates, with placeholders, sample values and compliance notes.

When to Send This Message

Send when a client books a consultation they requested. For law firms and advocates, this is one of the everyday messages that keeps clients informed without a phone call. It can be sent manually from a panel at first and automated later through an API.

For existing clients, hearing dates, document requests and fee communication are the main touchpoints.

The WhatsApp Template

Category: Utility · Language: English

Dear {{1}}, your consultation with {{2}} at [Business Name] is confirmed for {{3}} at {{4}}. Please carry any notices or documents related to your matter.

[Business Name]

Reschedule

Example with sample values

Dear Mr. Saxena, your consultation with Adv. Mehra at [Business Name] is confirmed for 18 Oct at 5:00 PM. Please carry any notices or documents related to your matter.

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
{{1}}	Client	Mr. Saxena
{{2}}	Advocate	Adv. Mehra
{{3}}	Date	18 Oct
{{4}}	Time	5:00 PM

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.
Advocate (sample: Adv. Mehra): Keep the value short and specific; test the longest realistic value to check the message still reads well.
Date (sample: 18 Oct): Write dates in an unambiguous form such as 14 Oct or 14 Oct 2026; avoid formats like 10/11 that customers read differently.
Time (sample: 5:00 PM): Give times with AM/PM or a clear range, and the time zone if the customer may be in another country.

This template has 4 placeholders and a body of 164 characters before values are filled in. WhatsApp allows up to 1,024 characters in a template body, but short messages with one clear action get the best response.

Category and Approval

Utility templates must relate to a specific transaction, account or request the customer already has with you, such as a confirmation, reminder or status update. Do not add offers or promotional lines, as Meta may reclassify the template as marketing.

Compliance Checklist

Variables are numbered in order and you provide sample values when submitting; avoid starting or ending the body with a variable.
Links point to your own website or a trusted domain, and button labels are short and clear.
Marketing messages include an easy way to opt out, and opt-outs are honoured promptly.

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 WhatsApp compliance guide for India.

Tips for Better Results

Use the customer's name and a reference number so the message is easy to trust and to search for later.
Send it as close as possible to the event it relates to, such as right after booking or the day before an appointment.

Where this message fits for Law Firms & Advocates

Clients usually look for lawyers when they face a problem, such as a dispute, a property purchase, a visa or a business deal, searching by practice area and location, reading lawyer profiles and reviews, and calling for an initial consultation. Trust, expertise and clarity about fees decide who they choose.

Search and legal directories bring enquiries; LinkedIn and articles build credibility; email carries engagement letters and case updates; SMS sends appointment and hearing reminders; WhatsApp is used for scheduling where clients prefer it.

Campaign ideas that pair with this template

Legal update newsletters on new laws affecting clients
Free initial consultation campaigns for specific practice areas
Hearing and deadline reminders for active clients

Need this WhatsApp template set up?

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Questions About This Template

When should a law firm send the consultation confirmation message?

Send when a client books a consultation they requested. If customers reply, make sure someone on your team monitors and answers.

Do WhatsApp templates need approval?

Yes. Business-initiated messages outside the 24-hour customer service window must use a template approved by Meta. Approval is usually quick, but templates can be rejected or re-categorised if they break the guidelines.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Adapt the text to your business, but keep it clear and specific, keep variables in order and submit realistic sample values. Any change to an approved template needs re-approval.

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.