Generally, unauthorized practice of law (UPL) is defined as providing legal services without a valid license. Such actions can include giving legal advice, entering into contracts on behalf of clients, drafting legal documents (e.g. wills, deeds, loan documents, etc.), appearing in court, performing research and analysis, negotiating settlements, and advising clients on complex legal matters. Other forms of UPL may include giving advice on how to represent themselves in court, offering attorney services online, or performing activities traditionally handled by lawyers, such as creating legal forms or giving legal advice through social media.